Divino Tuscany is a celebration of Tuscan winemaking excellence. In its second year, to be held in Florence, Italy May 17 – 20, 2012, Divino Tuscany will bring together the top winemakers from Tuscany who will promote, share and demystify their top rated wines.
Author: Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini
Qatar Masters, Gagli stopped by desert storm
The Florentine player Lorenzo Gagli, 82° – 75 (+3) in the first round, was demoted to 99th place with a “+5” at the end of 10 suffering holes, started with two birdies and four bogey. He missed the cut at Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy in Doha.
Ministers promote Canada as top investment
Canadian ministers met with key investors and business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland to highlight Canadas strong economic fundamentals and pro-trade plan as part of the governments plan to create jobs and growth at home. The new investment are directed to the Florentines and Italians too.
Weather alert for ice until Monday, February 6
The weather alert due to snow, ice and strong winds in Tuscany is valid until Monday, February, 6. Currently there are mild and sporadic snowfall concentrated in particular areas on the Apennines.
Marino Marini museum, art and electronic music
The Marino Marini Museum in piazza San Pancrazio, Florence, Italy, is hosting the first edition of “International Feel – Live at the Museum”, a much-anticipated series of six performances of music and video art, featuring some of the biggest international artists.
Bad weather, Bologna vs Fiorentina postponed
The match Bologna – Fiorentina that should have taken place tonight at 8.45 at the Stadium Dall’Ara in Bologna and valid for MatchDay 21 of Serie A has been postponed to a later date because of bad weather.
Snow blanketed the center of Florence
Snow blanketed Florence and Italy on Wednesday morning. According to the forecast, it will be the coldest week in 27 years, forcing the closure of tracts of motorway and schools in some municipalities.
Olivera, deal with ACF Fiorentina until June 2014
ACF Fiorentina secured another signing of the January “transfer winter window” with the addition of Rubén Ariel Olivera da Rosa from Lecce. The attacking midfielder joins the Viola on a deal that runs until June 2014. Probably, he will play tomorrow in the game vs Bologna FC.
Below zero: waiting for the big storm
Heavy snow and severe cold hit all over the Europe. According to the forecast, tonight there will be a snowfall in Florence, Italy, which could cover the city with 20 centimetres of snow. Strong winds are also expected during this week. What to do: take an extra care with the snow.
S&P’s downgraded the credit rating of Florence
Standard and Poor’s downgraded the credit ratings of 13 major Italian local governments, including the city of Florence. Other cities involved are Rome, Milan, Bologna and Genoa.