I’m willing to bet that most of you have never heard of the obscure creatures called Trabocchi; I certainly haven’t. Yet now that I have experienced their mystic presence, I cannot stop thinking of those sea-bound, oddly shaped contraptions and their somewhat unnerving appeal.
If you love lush, emerald-colored hillsides, tranquil turquoise sea, with its promise of exquisite delicacies, and vibrant, energetic wines, Abruzzo may just be the perfect destination.
Maremma is only a two-hour drive southwest of Florence. Once the land of outlaws, cowboys and sheep farmers, it is now a significant wine producing region.
Lugana DOC, a small region with just over one-hundred producers and around a hectare of vines, was established in 1967.
