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re: Review of Rome, Florence (Carmignano/Siena/San Gimignano), and Positano (w/ Capri)
Posted on 4/18/17 at 8:57 am to TheWiz
Posted on 4/18/17 at 8:57 am to TheWiz
We had reached out to Tenuta Torciano prior to our trip. They set us up with a private driver. We went to Siena, the winery, and then San Gimignano.
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Town center where they host the bi-annual horse races.
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Wine time
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I didn't photograph the meal. Salad, soup, entrée, and biscotti.
There was also what they called a Vin Beato. I bought a mixed case of reds and one vin beato. YOLO
On to San Gimignano for what was mostly a quick walk through and gelato.
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Best gelato we had the whole trip. At least after fifteen glasses of wine.
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We finished our last night at Trattoria 4 Leoni. It was really great. I would recommend it. I'm also 98% certain that Liam Neeson was our server. It seemed like he had a unique set of skills. We tried to go to Trattoria Sostanza, but they were closed for some reason.
On to Positano.
We boarded an Trenitalia and blasted towards Naples at 299km/h. Craft beer or Birra Artigianale was great
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From Naples to Positano, we used Rainbow Limos. Excellent service. 130 euros each way. Nice, big E Class Mercedes.
There is no bullshite to this place. It will take your breath away.
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We arrived at Le Sirenuse. This is only the second truly five star hotel I have stayed at. If you have some extra jingle, treat yourself. It is a leading hotel of the world and rightfully so... LINK
They carried off our bags and we went straight to the veranda for a late lunch.
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Afterwards we went down to the beach and to admire the cliff side.
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We had a light dinner that turned full on dinner down at Buca di Baco's pergola (casual beach) restaurant. Split a pizza, then had mussels, and then grilled squid. Holy shite, it was delicious. No pics, sorry!
My view at breakfast each day
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We meandered through the streets and climbed a bajillion steps up by Villa Franca. Then we made our way to Bruno.
Started with grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves
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Then on to seafood gnocchi
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Next we went to the pool and just relaxed. We've done enough tours at this point.
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The Italians never drink without food being present.
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There was also what they called a Vin Beato. I bought a mixed case of reds and one vin beato. YOLO
On to San Gimignano for what was mostly a quick walk through and gelato.
[/URL][/img] Best gelato we had the whole trip. At least after fifteen glasses of wine.
[/URL][/img] We finished our last night at Trattoria 4 Leoni. It was really great. I would recommend it. I'm also 98% certain that Liam Neeson was our server. It seemed like he had a unique set of skills. We tried to go to Trattoria Sostanza, but they were closed for some reason.
On to Positano.
We boarded an Trenitalia and blasted towards Naples at 299km/h. Craft beer or Birra Artigianale was great
[/URL][/img] From Naples to Positano, we used Rainbow Limos. Excellent service. 130 euros each way. Nice, big E Class Mercedes.
There is no bullshite to this place. It will take your breath away.
[/URL][/img] We arrived at Le Sirenuse. This is only the second truly five star hotel I have stayed at. If you have some extra jingle, treat yourself. It is a leading hotel of the world and rightfully so... LINK
They carried off our bags and we went straight to the veranda for a late lunch.
[/URL][/img] Afterwards we went down to the beach and to admire the cliff side.
[/URL][/img] We had a light dinner that turned full on dinner down at Buca di Baco's pergola (casual beach) restaurant. Split a pizza, then had mussels, and then grilled squid. Holy shite, it was delicious. No pics, sorry!
My view at breakfast each day
[/URL][/img] We meandered through the streets and climbed a bajillion steps up by Villa Franca. Then we made our way to Bruno.
Started with grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves
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[/URL][/img] Next we went to the pool and just relaxed. We've done enough tours at this point.
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This post was edited on 4/18/17 at 1:19 pm
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 8:58 am to TheWiz
For dinner we went to La Tagliata. Mother of god. My stomach is still distended
Two of these
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Remember, my wife doesn't eat meat
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My body is wrecked.
Started with another fantastic breakfast. Had a little prosecco. Time to hit the streets.
Stopped at Chez Black for Lunch. mozzarella leaves weren't as good as Bruno.
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With distended stomachs again, we hit the pool.
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For dinner that night, we went to Al Palazzo. It was a Michelin Guided restaurant. It was really really good. We had some great food, excellent service, and outstanding wines. No photos. It was a little uptight. Do go though!
The next day we climbed 1700 steps to Nocelle. Good workout. Great views.
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We went back down and actually had a second breakfast. By second breakfast, I mean an egg white omelet and a few glasses of prosecco.
We had a late lunch at the hotel. Can't do photos because they all have the wife in it. Just picture a bottle of sancerre, mussels, seafood linguine, and this view
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That night we went to a wine tasting put on by the hotel. We also had dinner at their Michelin Star restaurant after that. My photos are shite because it was dark in there and I was trying to be discreet. Here's a view of the place and the menu.
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500 euros later. Damn champagne cart before...
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The next day we took the Positano Jet to Capri for a day trip.
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I was a little overwhelmed when we arrived. A dude said he would take us around the island, all day, for 150 euros. It sounded good enough, so we hopped in. If you've never been, the taxis are quite a spectacle. Like something I've never seen before. Like a safari, mini van, that wanted to grow into a limo. I didn't take a pic.
We went straight to the blue grotto. A must do! Have cash.
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Next we rode the ski lift to the top of Anacapri. Another must do.
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A glimpse of these rootin' tootin' cars
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We had lunch at La Piazetto in Marina Piccola (?)
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Then to Capri to look at 5,000 euro dresses and 1,000 euro blouses. We got gelato
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We finished the trip off at Ristorante Max. My photos are kind of shite here because we were outside under a heat lamp. Everything was red.
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Zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese and salmi
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Two of these
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Started with another fantastic breakfast. Had a little prosecco. Time to hit the streets.
Stopped at Chez Black for Lunch. mozzarella leaves weren't as good as Bruno.
[/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] With distended stomachs again, we hit the pool.
[/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] For dinner that night, we went to Al Palazzo. It was a Michelin Guided restaurant. It was really really good. We had some great food, excellent service, and outstanding wines. No photos. It was a little uptight. Do go though!
The next day we climbed 1700 steps to Nocelle. Good workout. Great views.
[/URL][/img] We went back down and actually had a second breakfast. By second breakfast, I mean an egg white omelet and a few glasses of prosecco.
We had a late lunch at the hotel. Can't do photos because they all have the wife in it. Just picture a bottle of sancerre, mussels, seafood linguine, and this view
[/URL][/img] That night we went to a wine tasting put on by the hotel. We also had dinner at their Michelin Star restaurant after that. My photos are shite because it was dark in there and I was trying to be discreet. Here's a view of the place and the menu.
[/URL][/img] 500 euros later. Damn champagne cart before...
[/URL][/img] The next day we took the Positano Jet to Capri for a day trip.
[/URL][/img] I was a little overwhelmed when we arrived. A dude said he would take us around the island, all day, for 150 euros. It sounded good enough, so we hopped in. If you've never been, the taxis are quite a spectacle. Like something I've never seen before. Like a safari, mini van, that wanted to grow into a limo. I didn't take a pic.
We went straight to the blue grotto. A must do! Have cash.
[/URL][/img] Next we rode the ski lift to the top of Anacapri. Another must do.
[/URL][/img] A glimpse of these rootin' tootin' cars
[/URL][/img] We had lunch at La Piazetto in Marina Piccola (?)
[/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img] Then to Capri to look at 5,000 euro dresses and 1,000 euro blouses. We got gelato
[/URL][/img] We finished the trip off at Ristorante Max. My photos are kind of shite here because we were outside under a heat lamp. Everything was red.
[/URL][/img] Zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese and salmi
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Posted on 4/18/17 at 11:58 am to TheWiz
Those food pics look so good....
Posted on 4/18/17 at 12:29 pm to TheWiz
Nice. Walks of Italy is top notch, used them both times I've been to Italy.
Posted on 4/18/17 at 1:00 pm to TheWiz
Ai Tre Scalini is one of my favorites in all of Rome. My wife absolutely loved it too. It can be packed, but the food and wine there are excellent. Monti is also a great homebase for a Rome trip. I learned that Alfredo e Ada is open only for dinner on my last Rome trip as well.
That Brunello di Montalcino should be delicious. Don't let it age too long, as they are meant to be drunk at 3-5 years old. Montalcino is famous for its brunelli, and had a shop with the best pizza rossa I have ever tasted.
Great post and looking forward to the rest.
That Brunello di Montalcino should be delicious. Don't let it age too long, as they are meant to be drunk at 3-5 years old. Montalcino is famous for its brunelli, and had a shop with the best pizza rossa I have ever tasted.
Great post and looking forward to the rest.
This post was edited on 4/18/17 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 4/18/17 at 1:30 pm to TheWiz
Very, very nice. Starving now!
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