Our morning was spent exploring the market in San Gimignano. San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form “an unforgettable skyline”. Within the walls, the well-preserved buildings include notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches. The town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area. 

This afternoon, we travelled to the Querceto de Castellina Wine Estate to meet Chef Laura and take part in a cooking class. Chef Laura is a lovely woman who has a passion for cooking and has a wonderful sense of humor. Laura shared her recipes with us so we can enjoy a Tuscan meal at home.
After the class we sat down outdoors for a lovely 4 course meal with the most magnificent view of the countryside. The group agreed this was absolutely another highlight of the trip. 






http://w.quercetodicastellina.com/en/food-and-wine/
http://www.quercetodicastellina.com/en/food-and-wine/
Overnight: NH Hotel, Siena