Spring is around the corner, and with it comes the urge to get outdoors and back in shape. The wellbeing of mind and body starts with a change of scenery — somewhere relaxing, far from the stress of the big cities, where physical and mental wellbeing follow almost immediately. Tuscany is exactly that place: nature and good food that invite you to slow down.
Tuscan hills
Wine, food and the hills of Chianti
Among the rolling hills of Chianti, local products do most of the work for a healthy, balanced diet. Many studies suggest a glass of wine a day is good for you and even sharpens the mind. Treat yourself to a cellar tour and taste Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and the other wines that grow on these lush Tuscan hills.
Around San Gimignano grows a white wine found nowhere else, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed.
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil, straight from the groves
Besides vineyards, cypress and oak trees, Tuscany also produces an excellent extra virgin olive oil. The olive groves here give it a deep colour and an intense fragrance, so good you can taste it raw on a slice of bread. Add a pinch of salt, tomato and basil, and you have one of the best bruschette of your life.
Extra virgin olive oil is a key ingredient of the famous "Mediterranean diet" the whole world envies. A balanced diet does the body good.
Medieval towns
Views over San Gimignano
For the wellbeing of the mind, Tuscany also offers beautiful landscapes and unique medieval towns, first among them San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its towers. A spectacular view of the medieval city is possible by helicopter, on a tour over Chianti and San Gimignano.
Outdoors
Walks, rides and dinners among the vines
Plenty of outdoor activities to share with friends and family bring relaxation and lift the spirit and the mind — walking through the vineyard, for instance, or riding on horseback between the rows.
Another experience worth having is outdoor dining: a tasting of local wines and oils, or a dinner among the vines, is a real moment of relaxation and wellness.
These are just some of the activities waiting for you at Tenuta Torciano, where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Italian "dolce vita".
