Dragi štioci (da citiram našeg Smoju), ovaj puta to naime nije bio vrh Klek niti rijeka Dobra, već Toskanske ravnice i visoravni, pitoreskni brežuljici, srednjovjekovni gradići opasani zidinama mahom iz 13. stoljeća, smješteni na gotovo nemogućim brežuljcima u ove godine više "zelenom" nego "preplanulom" ljetu, koji su mi dali povoda promišljati i razmišljati - neznam jesam li išta zaista i smislila - sigurno jest međutim, kako dobrom društvu nije bilo kraja. Štošta sam vidjela i naučila, ipak sam malo pametnija.
Razlog odluci da notorni solist krene na put agencijom, u čoporu je valjda bio ovaj:
Toskana |
Kritičan bioritam, Jugo u pojačanju. Popizdit ću.
/tako je barem Miljenko Smoje opiso jedno svoje netipično stanje duha i tijela/* vidi "Dnevik jednog penzionera"
San Giminiano
|
Wines: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Vernaccia was first mentioned in 1276, when the Commune of San Gimignano put duty on this precious wine both for imports and exports. The origin of this vine is uncertain, but its cultivation quickly spread all over Tuscany, in Liguria, and in many other regions in Italy. The production in San Gimignano was renewed for its excellent quality. Medieval Vernaccia was probably a white, sweet and alcoholic wine, very similar to the "Greek" wine, so popular at that time. Vernaccia was much appreciated by important personalities, such as Pope Martin IV, poets like Dante Alighieri and Giovanni Boccaccio, powerful governors like Ludovico il Moro and Lorenzo il Magnifico.
In the seventeenth century, the poets Gabriello Chiabrera, Francesco Redi, and Michelangelo Buonarroti "il giovane" celebrated again Vernaccia di San Gimignano. "It kisses, leaks, bites, pricks, and stings ("Bacia, lecca, morde, picca e punge") wrote Michelangelo in his "L'Aione", in 1643. After a long period of decay, Vernaccia di San Gimignano is today back to its excellent standards, thanks to the commitment of local vine-dressers which joined in a Syndicate obtaining the first DOC in Italy in 1966 and later DOCG in 1993. Today Vernaccia is one of the best white wines in Italy.
Vernaccia has a typical straw-yellow colour with golden nuances enhanced by ageing. Vernaccia boasts an elegant and delicate bouquet, with fruity and flowery notes.
After Refinement and ageing it develops its typical mineral nose of flint. On the palate it is a dry, harmonious, sapid wine, with a typical almond after-taste.
Perfect foil with fish, white meats, vegetables, Tuscan ham, "ribollita" soup and many summer dishes..
For further information please visit: www.vernaccia.it
Il Giardino Incantato (Café), die Marta Beconcini
Via Cellolese, 5 - 53037 San Giminiano (SI)
> imaju u ponudi prekrasan
GimignanoVernaccia - 4€ čaša, 1,5 dcl -
uz to obavezno domaće pogače, poma s bosiljkom uz maslinovo ulje - prekrasno!
sangimignano.com |
Sienna - Palio (trad. utrka konja) |
The Palio di Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The Palio held on July 2 is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, who has a church in Siena. The Palio held on August 16 is named Palio dell'Assunta, in honour of the Assumption of Mary.
Bologna Grassa - "masna" Bologna kako je Italiani zovu - grad Bogogna, smještena u Emilia Romani, poznata je po mesnim prerađevinama, salami., mortadeli, siru svih vrsta ... |
Postoje šalša Bolognese od mljevenog mesa u umaku od rajčice, jede se sa svom vrstom tjestenine, samo ne sa špagetima! U Bologni isto sa ŠPAGETIMA nećete naći :).
Najstarije je sveučilište u svijetu (osnovano 1089.). |
Bologna Campus |
San Giminiano - delikatese (gradić vrvi povoljnim trgovinama delikatesa) |
Bologna - retro film festival |
Siena- Katedrala |
gelateriadipiazza.com
Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities.
His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts),Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
Tornjevi u Bologni |
> kasnije je visina tornjeva postala statusni simbol moći
> zakonom je zabranjena kasnije previsoka gradnja tornjeva, kako stvar ne bi postala groteskna
> određena je točna maksimalna visina -
Danas se sačuvani i mogu se vidjeti oko dvadesetak tornjeva između ostalog: Torre Azzoguidi visik 61 metar, Torre Prendiparte visine 59,90 m, Torre Uguzzoni 32m, Torre Guidozagni te dva najvažnija tornja Torre degli Asinelli i Torre Garisenda. S Trga Maggiore silazeći niz ulicu Rizzoli, pogled pada na dva najpoznatija tornja Bolonje: Torre Garisenda visine 97,20 m te Torre degli Asinelli visne 48,16 m.
Via Frangena - put hodočasnika u Rim...San Giminiano |
Siena za vrijeme utrke Palio - okićena zastavama gradskih četvrti, koje se natječu |
> slavi se danima po čitavom gradu, navijači u vlastitim četvrtima organiziraju proslave
> to su dani kada Domaćini slave !
delikatese u Bologni ... |
San Giminiano - glavni gradski trg |
Rijeka Arno - Firenze |
Firenze |
Mercato Centrale |
Montecatini alto - Trg |