The PicNic Table Italy

05/31/2026

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As a kid growing up in Maremma, we would often play hide-and-seek in Etruscan ruins not even realizing what they were or the ancient history behind them! All these years later, I now understand so much more about the fascinating history and our tours in Maremma expose our travelers to this history,....

05/21/2026

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Hi Guys!Chef Dani here, here we go again, yes, our summer tour season is about to start and this year we are delighted to announce that we will visit and taste a slew of freshly awarded wineries during the course of the summer and into the fall 2026.But let's go through and understand what receiving...

05/12/2026

Indeed 😁

The central Italian home of the Renaissance still reigns supreme. 🇮🇹

05/11/2026

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Hi Guys, how are you? Spring has sprung, and it’s time to service the lawnmower, pull out those empty canning jars for reuse, and start dreaming about fresh summer recipes. But today, we’re not talking about recipes. Instead, I want to share a recent weekend adventure to the beautiful Texas wine...

05/03/2026

04/26/2026

Limited Availability: Last 6 Bottles of 2025 Olive Oil for Local Purchase. This weekend, I will be conducting an olive oil seminar and testing at Covington Cellars in Texas, where we will feature our PicNic Table oil. If you are interested in purchasing one of the remaining six bottles of our 2025 olive oil available for local pickup, please let me know.

04/11/2026

Ever dreamed to make wine in Tuscany? Check out our September tours, join me and the winemakers from Sassotondo winery it’s going to be an amazing experience.

Small group food and wine tours in Tuscany’s Maremma and beyond with Chef Danilo Amato. Explore South Africa: Wine & Wildlife, Women in Wine & Food, Flavors of Maremma, Super Tuscan Extravaganza, Grape Harvest Tours, and our signature Olive Harvest Tours.

04/03/2026

Wishing you a joyful Easter weekend filled with good food, fresh spring air, and beautiful moments around the table. It’s also the perfect time to begin dreaming about summer—perhaps with a PicNic Table Italy tour, where every journey is shared through flavors, stories, and unforgettable places.
Ciao, Chef Dani.
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03/26/2026

Let’s make travel easier, here few suggestions on our blog.
Chef Dani.

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