In between the Apuan Alps and the coast, in northern Tuscany, the jewel is Candalla. Here, among ruins and fig-scented woodlands, the Lombricese stream runs over waterfalls and between natural pools. A trail starts from the old mill of Candalla, and follows the stream on a tempting route through an enchanted valley with many places to stop, dive and relax in the shade of the beautiful woods.
Chianti Classico
The wine is Chianti Classico. Not to be confused with other types of Chianti wine, the Classico label is applied to wine from a more restricted area of production. It is governed by a strict set of rules around both production and distribution, something we discover when we move (easily) on to our second bottle.