Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Ciao Italia!

The two LeClerc's are back in Italy and happily so! We have chosen parts of central Italy this time to explore, eat and enjoy.  Our first stay is in the town of Bevagna in Umbria. It is in the province of Perugia and was originally an Etruscan-Oscan settlement.  We are in the middle of the wine region of the Sagrantino grape which is indigenous to the region of Umbria. It is primarily grown in the village of Montefalco and surrounding areas. The grape has one one of the highest tannic levels of any variety in the world, and creates wines that are inky purple with an almost-black center.
Umbria is also known for its great fruity tasting olive oils and fine ceramics.

So, on our way here to Italy we had a brief and lovely stop over in Georgia to visit family and attend my beautiful niece's, Kerianna, wedding. What a treat and a great way to start our vacation.


                                                        Me and My Mom at the Wedding

                                                                   Montefalco Square

                                                                   Montefalco Alley


                                                                 Cutie old Fiat!

                                                                   Olives and Vines

                                                              12th Century Frescos

                                                                          Beautiful

                                                              Olive Lined Entrance

                                                               Wine Tasting in Montefalco

                                                                Beautiful  Vineyards!

                                                          Wine Trail Sagrantino!

                                                          Great Water Fountains!

                                                             Exploring the Village

                                                                           Just Italy!

                                                               Great Color Car!

                                                           Beautiful  Italian Ceramics

                                                          Let's Eat Wild Boar!

                                                                Countryside View

                                                                12th Century Arch






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