Tuscan Food Guide: Bring a taste of Tuscany into your home

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Michelangelo’s David presides over his native Firenze, the pinnacle of Renaissance splendour.
Culture and art, synonymous with the Tuscan capital, live and breathe in this romantic city.

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The hands of the great Brunelleschi leave their mark on facades across the Florence cityscape. A sea of rich terracotta and stone, each building a work of art in its own right. At street level, cucina Toscana perfumes the piazzas and narrow alleys, intertwined with the scents of leather, made by the city's artisans, and white truffle wafting from restaurants.

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"Chiantishire" is so-called as affluent Brits are known to descend to the region, en masse, in search of its prized Chianti wine.

The powerful Medici family are deeply connected with the history of Florence, having wielded significant power in the city for centuries.

"Il Porcellino", Florence's bronze fountain of a boar, is said to bring luck when one touches its snout.

Florence, alongside Lombardy's Milan, is widely regarded to be one of the world's fashion capitals.

The iconic Vespa originates in Florence, and can be seen throughout its streets.

Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Dante Alighieri, the poet known for his "Divine Comedy", was a child of Florence.

Tuscany's Maremma region was, for centuries, blighted by malaria. It is now a beautiful, if rustic, area.

Villa Gamberaia is a historic villa, built in the early 1600s. Known for its magnificent gardens, Villa Gamberaia is located on the hills of Florence.

Il Palazzo Vecchio - ''The Old Palace'' - is Florence's Town Hall.

The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticcelli, as seen in Florence's Uffizi Gallery.

The Palazzo Pitti is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace dating back to 1458.

Florence Baptistery, dating back to the 11th century & built in the Florentine Romanesque style.

Florence Cathedral, the city's most iconic landmark. Its dome was engineered by the inimitable Brunelleschi.

Literally "Old Bridge", the Pone Vecchio was built in medieval times and is Florence's most famous crossing.

Il Giardino di Boboli exhibits the "Italian Garden" aesthetic, which would inspire European courts during the 18th century.

Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup, once a peasant food. This comforting potage made with bread and vegetables.

The mascot of Tuscany, wild boar is known for its rich, sumptuous game flavour. A must try in Tuscany.

Black summer truffles burgeon in the Tuscan countryside and are widely served here.

Il tartufo bianco, or prized white truffle, can be enjoyed in specialist Florence restaurants. Dear, but exquisite.

Cavolo nero, or black cale, was a staple peasant crop of Tuscany for centuries. Now it is regarded as a superfood.

The Negroni was born in the city of Florence. Learn to make this classic Tuscan cocktail at home with our simple guide below.

Perhaps Tuscany's most famous wine, Chianti grapes grow in vineyards across the region.

Literally "cooked water", acquacotta is a classic dish of the Maremma, and an iconic Tuscan peasant dish.

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