Five Wine Countries Ripe for the Picking

Florence, or “Firenze” in Italian, is one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. As Tuscany’s capital, the town is in the heart of a storied region that produces outstanding red wines recognized around the world. Beyond its winemaking tradition, Florence is also the birthplace of the Renaissance, presenting magnificent art and architecture and a history that’s palpable.

“You can literally breathe the Renaissance atmosphere while walking around the city,” said Diletta Giorgolo Spinola, head of residential at Italy Sotheby’s International Realty. Florence’s cityscape is defined by palaces, galleries and museums, including the Uffizi, the Accademia housing Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Palazzo Pitti. “We can mention a very long list of reasons why people would love to live in Florence, but its artistic and architectural heritage is probably the most important one.”

Offering a relaxed lifestyle, wealth of culture, deep devotion to wine and food, and a countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves, orchards and farmhouses, Florence entices both natives and visitors...Read More