Travel | Tuscany, Italy: Monteverdi, The Stay We’re Still Talking About

Text me! Tell me something good! At our 20th anniversary lunch in Tuscany, the family who made the wine we were drinking was sitting right behind us. It’s one of the best moments I keep coming back to when I think about our stay at Monteverdi, a restored village in the Val d’Orcia. In this episode, Smith and I are sharing what it felt like to spend time there, from walking the narrow paths of the village to getting to know the incredible people working there. We saw the level of thoughtfulness that went into the entire restoration, right down to the smaller details, including a gift shop filled with artisan work by locals right in that area. Of course, there are a few stories that went differently than expected, including a horseback ride that turned out to be much steeper and rockier than we had imagined. I’m also talking about the spa’s cave-like pools and outdoor baths overlooking the countryside, along with an olive oil and wine tasting with Simone that had us considering how a fabric’s texture might relate to the wine in our glasses. Looking back, I keep thinking about the pride people took in what they shared with us. We were there for a visit, but this was their work, their craft, their everyday life. Now, when I remember the wine we had or the art we brought home, there are people and rich memories attached to them. Listen as Smith and I sit on the couch and recap our stay at one of our favorite places, where we wrapped up this little Italian road trip. _____________________________________________________________ Monteverdi | www.monteverdituscany.com The Monteverdi Story & Founder, Michael L. Cioffi | monteverdituscany.com/our-story Elia Sanchini, Handmade Leather Goods | @elia.sanchini  The Reluctant Traveler | AppleTV Show Hosts:  Amy Kathleen Smith | Insta @astoriedtable  Edited by:  Ben Hill* | http://benhillsound.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhillsound/ *starting with episode 60