FOLIAGE IN THE VINEYARDS AND LANDSCAPE THERAPY
WALKING IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE REGENERATES PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND PHYSICALLY, HERE IS THE LANDSCAPE THERAPY WHICH IS AT MAXIMUM INTENSITY IN AUTUMN IN TUSCANY
by Donatella Cinelli Colombini, #winedestination
winery with a view Tuscany Fattoria del Colle
My friend Angelo Gaja says that the foliage in the Tuscan vineyards has only one colour and is therefore less beautiful than that of the wine districts where there are many grape varieties and therefore many shades.
But that’s not true!
The human mind needs simple and harmonious images to feel good. Certain territories such as Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO heritage site since 2004 due to the beauty of its agricultural landscape, offer this type of scenery. Almost a balm for the soul.
The leaves of the vines begin to yellow immediately after the harvest and fall at the end of December. A short period in which the Tuscany of wine, where Sangiovese is the undisputed sovereign, is covered by a golden yellow brocade. The landscape of Brunello, Chianti Classico or Vino Nobile has remained intact for centuries. There are some large factories, a remnant of the industrialization dream of the mid-twentieth century, but they are very few, not like in Piedmont.
The landscape has an austere harmony made of history, nature and love of mankind. Woods, ploughed land for sowing, Sangiovese vineyards that become a golden cloak. Come and see it for yourself!
COME WALK AND RELAX IN FRONT OF THE FOLIAGE OF THE SANGIOVESE VINEYARDS
It is the most beautiful moment of the Tuscan countryside but the foliage does not last long. This year the sun and the very mild temperatures of November invite one to take trips to the wine territories with simple programs: a nice walk and the last tan in the midday hours away from traffic, noise and stress.
To this I would add a break from a diet to taste the new oil which this year is particularly fragrant, the white truffles from the Crete Senesi just found in the truffle reserves at Fattoria del Colle to accompany our Classic Method Spumante Brut Rosé. To which I would add the Chianina steak cooked on the grill with a Brunello Riserva ….
IN ADDITION TO THE LANDSCAPE THERAPY THERE ARE PHOTOS OF THE LANDSCAPE
Those who love photography cannot miss the most beautiful moments which are sunrise and sunset. To capture these scenarios it would be better to sleep at Fattoria del Colle. The apartments look like the home of your Tuscan grandparents because they are furnished with local antique furniture that convey intimacy and warmth just like all authentic things. The farm is in a panoramic point but you just need to travel a few kilometres to find yourself faced with many other scenarios of breathtaking beauty. Trequanda, where Fattoria del Colle is located, has been registered in the register of Italian historical landscapes since 2018.
At sunrise the mists of the valley floor create a magical atmosphere that recalls exotic paintings, while at sunset the horizon is tinged with red with an almost theatrical effect.
Don’t miss the opportunity this warm November to regenerate yourself in the Tuscan landscape