Spring, Summer and Autumn are special here: the air smells of flowers, the sun warms without burning. It's the best time for an outdoor lunch in the middle of the vineyard, with family and friends, for an unforgettable day.
Picture the table set with care, the smell of freshly cooked dishes, the bright green of the vineyards all around, and the landscape as a beautiful backdrop for a good time. Here are 5 rules for a perfect outdoor dining.
The location
First, choosing the place matters most. Dine on the ground with blankets and pillows on the grass, or set an antique table and enjoy lunch in nature. A great idea is lunch on the patio, with a beautiful landscape in view. Tuscany offers beautiful landscapes, with green hills, centuries-old cypress trees and rows of vineyards.
Styling details
The dinner table matters: small details make a set table even more beautiful. Silver candlesticks, flowers, vintage cutlery — everything takes on an air of romance, cheerful and perfect for an outdoor lunch in the vineyard.
Food
The choice of food matters too. Choose homemade dishes, with fresh ingredients picked from the garden, or a vegetarian menu, enjoyed outdoors and in company.
Wine pairing
For a well-organized lunch, the choice of wine is crucial: pick the right wines for each course. A good wine tasting runs from a white wine such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano, to a young red wine such as Chianti, then Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva, moving on to fuller-bodied wines such as Super Tuscan. Finish with a meditation wine to pair with dessert.
Full day
Before or after lunch, keep the day outdoors with a walk in the vineyard, or visit a medieval city like San Gimignano. There are many activities to fill the long, warm days of May.
