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Press release: COMO Castello del Nero

Press release: COMO Castello del Nero

l Castello Del Nero a historic 3 hectare estate in the famous Chianti wine region in Italy, and COMO’s first property in continental Europe. The Renaissance cities of Florence and Siena are both reachable in 30 minutes by car. At the center of the structure stands a 12th century castle with 50 rooms and suites and interiors curated by the Milanese designer Paola Navone.

Seggiano review

Seggiano review

Seggiano is the name of the small hilltop village on Monte Amiata in southern Tuscany, where Peri Eagleton and David Harrison have farmed organic olives since 1985. Twenty years ago they started selling their local Olivastra Seggianese extra virgin olive oil and a selection of wonderful artisan foods from small family food producers. Their brand is SEGGIANO, named in honour of the village where the story started. Their product range is pretty extensive with some very good options from savoury…

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A meal at Frescobaldi, Mayfair

A meal at Frescobaldi, Mayfair

The name Frescobaldi is easily associated with… a few things actually: wine, of course, nobility, Tuscany, heritage. They have very recently opened a restaurant in London, where their wines (as well as other Italian labels) are paired to modern Italian fare by head Chef Roberto Reatini (formerly of Zafferano).  Right in the heart of London elegant Mayfair, the venue is a bright (even in a wintry evening), beautifully decorated dining room with plenty of wine glasses and wine accessories fully…

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