There is an extraordinary Chianti made on the estate, which is sold throughout the world. The manager of the properties treats us to a tasting which is also a robust Tuscan lunch. It turns out to be a fabulous party. She speaks of her wine colleagues, who at the ... Its origin was as an 'oratory', a sort of monastery that included a space where scripture was read out loud. The English word auditorium is related, although the villa does not include a large room with seats. ...
The estate occupies a gorgeous position high above the coastline and can be visited for 3 Euros. Access exists to the main floor's common areas and the impressive formal dining room on the second floor whose balconies open up to provide a ... The main sights in this town are the Real Cartuja (the Royal Charterhouse of Jesus of Nazareth), a Carthusian monastery dating back to the 14th century. Among the famous former residents of this town are composer Frederic Chopin and ...
