Florence & Bologna

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Ashleigh and Christopher recap their time in Florence and Bologna during their trip through Italy. They discuss the sights, food, and wine in these two culturally rich cities.

Florence

The hosts stayed in the Oltrarno neighborhood, known for its hip, local vibe. They visited the famous Uffizi Gallery and saw Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery. A highlight was a wine tour through Chianti Classico vineyards known for bold, full-bodied reds. For more information about the tour, check out Viator.

Quote: "Tuscany is known for full-bodied reds. That's really the main thing that they do." - Christopher

Food highlights in Florence included the famous Florentine steak, wild boar ragu, and gelato. Ashleigh recommends booking tickets for major sights like the Uffizi and Accademia in advance.

Bologna

The hosts discuss how Bologna is known as a foodie destination, with Emilia-Romagna cuisine that features Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Parma ham, traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena, and mortadella.

They took a delicious food tour of Bologna, visiting markets and sampling local specialties. To book your own Bolognese food tour, check out Viator! The city is also known for its covered sidewalk porticoes. Ashleigh fell in love with the Emiliano Spritz cocktail featuring Lambrusco and apricot juice.

Wine Break

Christopher reviews a Nero d'Avola wine from Sicily, one of his favorite Italian red grapes. He notes it is fruit-forward with medium body, almost reminiscent of Malbec.