Thursday was a beautiful day and we decided to take full advantage of it by visiting the Camucia market.
We had to come back to Cortona to deposit our purchases of fruit and vegetables but parking has become an incredible nuisance with the filming crew that has taken over the town. Sandy was kind enough to offer to walk Porter while I waited for her in Piazza Garibaldi. Here's actual proof!
I wanted Sandy to get a feel for the Tuscan countryside that I love, the area near Montepulciano and a bit north and west. As we drove towards Pienza, I made an executive decision and stopped at an interesting place Keith and I had always seen and admired from the road.
We soon came to discover that this was Palazzo Massaini, built in the late 13th century on the ruins of a previous castle.
We wandered around the grounds, waiting for the tasting room to open. Yes, that is correct, they also make their own wine (which is just so-so).
Palazzo Massaini is also an agriturismo and offers farm holidays on the abundant estate.
Sandy and I were amazed by the property which was so picturesque and every archway was another excuse to pull out the camera.
Sandy was charmed by the countryside and couldn't believe the amazing views of the area.
This area isn't only pretty to look at, they also make an incredible wine called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, one of my favorites. Palazzo Massaini had a few Chianti wines and some Tuscan blends but nothing that was incredible. I still really enjoyed the "rusticness" of the agriturismo.
There were some great door handles on very ancient doors on the property to add to my collection:
Here you can see Pienza (where they make Pecorino cheese) in the background and the beautiful rolling green hills of the Montepulciano/Pienza area.
We walked around the luscious gardens of the property where there was many statues but both Sandy and I felt some sort of pull towards this mermaid. We think it must be her smile.
After our fun drive, we high tailed it back to Cortona for our very special appointment! A date with David at the hairdresser shop "Nuccio"!
I guess you all will just have to wait to see the results!
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