Since we were in the Chianti region, I thought that we should try to visit one of Opimian's suppliers.

Opimian is a Canadian wine buying organization to which we all belong.

T_24_1509 We eventually found our way to this winery near Poggibonsi - an unremarkable town.

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We were eventually introduced to Giovanna, the General Manager, who offered to give us a tour of the winery cellars.

T_24_1501 These are some of Cinciano's current products.

Next we went into the oldest part of the cellars.

T_24_1502 T_24_1503 These collections are from the 1970s - probably not drinkable, only history and nostalgia.

T_24_1499 Veda, Jane, Bob and I were grateful for being able to tour these old cellars.

_D7A2919 This is the courtyard of the winery complex.

We then chose to have lunch at the winery's Michelin starred restaurant.

T_24_1506 We started with the requisite wine and bread dipped in olive oil, followed by a fabulous meal of braised beef.

T_24_1507 Before departing we purchased a bottle of wine to go.

T_24_1505 Giovanna with her husband and son.

T_24_1510 A great way to spend a day in Chianti, a fabulous experience.