This episode takes listeners to the Tuscan hilltop town of Montalcino, home of the iconic Brunello di Montalcino. I sit down with Katia, co-founder of San Polino, one of the region’s pioneering organic and biodyna...

In the heart of Chianti, where wine reigns supreme, one small farm is crafting a different kind of tradition. In this episode of Life is Grape in Tuscany, we sit down with Valentina of Podere Le Fornaci, a family-run goat farm i...

In this episode of Life is Grape in Tuscany, we venture into the green hills of Chianti Rufina to meet Alice of Forno La Torre, a new-generation baker with deep roots. Her family’s bakery specializes in naturally leavened bre...

In this episode of Life is Grape in Tuscany, we venture into the northeastern hills of Chianti Classico to explore Tenuta La Novella, a biodynamic estate that blends tradition with a bold, innovative vision. Our guest, Simone, the pass...

In this episode, we go beyond wine and into the world of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil with Beatrice Contini Bonacossi of the Capezzana estate in Carmignano. Capezzana is home to a historic frantoio (olive mill) and produces one of Tuscany’s fi...

Join us as we step into the world of traditional Italian dried pasta-making with the experts at Pasta Fabbri. Discover how this family-run business has perfected the art of dried pasta over generations, blending craftsmanship, history, a...

In this episode I'm talking to Toni, master cheese maker at the dairy of Corzano &  Paterno. The dairy for the last 30 yrs, has set itself apart thanks to Toni's curiosity, ideas and experimentation. We talk about this, and much more i...

In this episode of Life is Grape in Tuscany, Rebecca Christophersen Gouttenoire sits down with Piero of Poggerino to explore the rich history of Chianti wines, from its 13th-century origins to its modern-day status as a global icon. Th...

Welcome Amici!In this first episode I take the time to introduce myself and the Life is Grape in Tuscany podcast.Make sure to check out our attempts of making life grape for more people in Tuscany:Grape Tours: www.tuscan-wi...