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Italy: Where wine is culture, social responsibility and culture Shelley Boettcher © Provided by Calgary Herald Francesco Ricasoli in the vineyard with the castle in background. Missing travel? Me, too. I’ve been obsessively watching Stanley Tucci’s Searching for Italy travel series on TV. It’s a constant reminder of my love for Italian wines and, along with the wine, travel. There may be a pandemic, but a woman can still dream. First stop: Ricasoli, a sprawling, ancient estate dating back more than 1,000 years near Gaiole in Chianti, a pretty town located in the heart of Tuscany, southeast of Florence. Tuscany is famous for its Chianti Classico, a red wine made from Sangiovese grapes that owes a nod to one Barone Bettino Ricasoli.