We're going to honeymoon in Italy summer 2022. If you wish, contribute to the honeymoon fun to keep the pasta, pizza, and wine flowing.

An in-house cooking classes in Greve in Chianti providing a unique hands-on experience in our custom-made kitchens, led by chefs, where they prepare a complete, “fine dining” meal, covering the four courses typical of an Italian tasting menu - antipasto, primo, secondo and dessert, with an extra eye to making fresh focaccia and breads.

Small-group tour of the Chianti wine region in Tuscany from Siena Admire scenic sights of the beautiful Tuscan countryside Visit two wineries, and learn about the Chianti region’s winemaking procedures Sample wine and oil from the area Go to the medieval village Monteriggioni and see the town’s castle.

What started as an evening ritual in northern cities like Milan and Turin, aperitivo generally involves having a light drink (or two) with friends along with some nibbles — maybe salami and cheese boards, olives, chips, or the ubiquitous round crackers known as taralli — just before dinner. Think of it as a slightly later version of the American happy hour