We are immersed in one of the most iconic landscapes in Italy – a stone’s throw from Sant’Antimo, Montalcino, the Val d’Orcia, the Maremma and Monte Amiata – where AR Consulting Italia is based. A multifaceted project, managed by the experience, vision and knowledge of the tourism and real estate sector of Alessio and Cristina, and, nevertheless, by their harmony as a couple. La Corte Francigena, an urban conglomerate that stands out for taste, refinement of details and top quality services, represents an excellence of tourist hospitality in the area, and beyond.
read more >Author: Siena, Val D'orcia & Amiata
From 18 to 27 October in Arcidosso two weekends to get to know and taste the fruits of the Amiata lands. In the Fairy Nest extraordinary gastronomic opportunities. In the cellars the tastings of Montecucco wines. And then music and shows, entertainment, dancing and markets.
read more >
A story of pride and belonging, which has its roots in San Giovanni delle Contee. A border village of about 150 inhabitants, 150 brothers, acquaintances, friends. United, with the aim of resisting the times and not making the life of the village disappear, in a project that involves almost all the inhabitants; some engaged in the production of excellent wines, others in the processing of legumes, potatoes and oils. Products that can be purchased – or, rather, tasted – at Osteria Macallè. We talk about it with Tiziana Peruzzi who has been managing a place for true connoisseurs since 2019.
read more >
Taste, Relaxation and Authenticity in the Heart of the Val d’Orcia.
read more >
We are talking about dermopigmentation and semi-permanent make-up, essential to give definition to the face thanks to a light technique that works on the shades, giving a natural look, and the use of mineral pigments, choosing the shape and color step by step
read more >
Wholemeal flours from ancient grains, sourdough and a wood-fired oven: with these simple but genuine ingredients, recalling the ancient tradition, the Mulinum Buonconvento farm, last year, defeated 150 breads from 10 regions, imposing itself on the podium of the 18th edition of the Rome Award for the best breads in Italy, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Rome.
read more >
Early forties of the Twentieth Century. The complex of the ‘Dopolavoro La foce’ was inaugurated at that time, thanks to the pioneering and far-sighted vision of the Marquis Origo, to respond to the need for a place in the countryside for social activities. Almost a century later, it was taken over by Giacomo and Maria Giulia Vannuccini, with the collaboration of a staff of the highest level.
read more >
To get to Lucignano d’Asso you have to leave the provincial road behind, pass a short railway underpass, and climb along a dirt road for about two kilometres. This is where “Da Rita e Eraldo” is located, a small food bar but calling it that is an understatement, which bears the name of the parents of Michele Giannetti, the current owner, who runs the place with the essential help of Stefano and Petra. Inside you can eat, drink, find typical and artistic products, and listen to excellent live music. Breathing history, landscape and art.
read more >
A fantastic, new fishmonger’s shop, run by the love and passion of Stefano and Laura. We are in Abbadia San Salvatore. Where you can find excellent fresh fish, indeed very fresh, brought to the village by two boys originally from Marta, in the Viterbo area. With the possibility of eating excellent delicacies on the spot, or taking home top quality preparations.
read more >
It can remind you of an avant-garde shopping mall in New York, a luxury warehouse in Tokyo, as well as an art pavilion at the Venice Biennale. We are at the Tricot Boutique in Chianciano Terme. A place of elegance, art and luxury. Conceived in 1980 by the far-sighted vision of Stefania Capitini, it has become – over time – a 1200 square meter store lived by those who love to dress with the best Italian and international garments.
read more >
Recovering the supply chain of ancient grains, defending the territory: this is the mission of Mulinum, the first Italian farm born from a crowdfunding operation, created thanks to the initiative of a young Calabrian entrepreneur, Stefano Caccavari, to save one of the last ancient stone mills in Calabria.
read more >
Imagine to open the window of your hotel room and lose yourself with your eyes in the green of the Val d’Orcia or in the blue of the panoramic pool overlooking the valley. The enchanting landscape of the beautiful hills that have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect setting to get away from the daily hustle and bustle and rediscover the peace of the senses. No, it is not a dream, it is the unique experience you can live in our hotel where nature dominates everything.
read more >
There is an ancient and at the same time new way to better manage the work in the vineyard: the plough horse. The idea was born in Burgundy, to fix vines that were even a century old, and Axel decided to (ex)bring the (brilliant) idea to Tuscany. We talked to him about it.
read more >
A news that you really don’t expect: the ‘Fashion Truck’, which will bring the elegance and taste of an all-Italian style to the accommodation facilities of Umbria and Tuscany – with a ‘vintage van’ that will move to conquer the most exclusive and bucolic locations.
read more >
On 16 June 2023 the Casanova Wellness Centre celebrated its 30 years of activity, the Casanova was in fact born in 1993 from a brilliant idea by Leri Bellugi (entrepreneur of the area) who created an accommodation facility with an incredible view of the Val d’ Orcia.
read more >
It is a state-of-the-art Euronics store, located in two towns in the area, Acquapendente and Castel del Piano. Entering it is like living a dream, at least for electronics enthusiasts, in fact you can find products of the highest quality: small and large appliances, televisions of all sizes, telephones, headphones, but also latest generation bicycles, games, stereos, assistance and even… solar panels.
read more >