Tag: Lucignano

Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Tuscan Wines from Tenuta Licinia in Lucignano: The Beauty of Flavor in Every Soil

Tenuta Licinia sits quite literally behind my house, yet it took a visit with James Marshall-Lockyer to fully grasp the depth of thought behind this small but serious Tuscan estate. Walking through the vineyards with him and his dogs, it quickly became clear that Licinia is not just a place where wine is made, but where ideas are tested, refined, and translated into the glass. … Continue reading Tuscan Wines from Tenuta Licinia in Lucignano: The Beauty of Flavor in Every Soil

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

In Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo, Tuscany), Emporio di Ines offers a dining experience that balances warmth and elegance. Named after Paolo’s mother, Ines, who moved from Veneto to Rome before settling in Tuscany, the restaurant reflects her spirit: a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, carefully selected wines, and an atmosphere where guests feel at home. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant’s own garden, … Continue reading Flavors of Tuscany, Warmth of Home at Emporio di Ines

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Each year on the night of San Lorenzo, August 10, Lucignano, a perfectly preserved medieval walled town and one of Italy’s most beautiful borghi, transforms into a glittering stage of fire, flavor, and festivity. The 2025 Cena in Piazza Sotto le Stelle (Dinner in the Square Under the Stars) dazzled with four Michelin-starred chefs, more than a dozen guest chefs, members of the Italian Butchers’ … Continue reading Lucignano’s Annual Summer Feast: A Tuscan Hamlet Welcomes Italy’s Star Chefs

Rowena Dumlao