Die Literaturagentin Mia beauftragt Dario, ein Buch über seine Heimat Chianti und ihren berühmten Wein zu schreiben. Per E-Mail teilt er mit Mia Anekdoten aus seiner Jugend und Erinnerungen an Freunde. Wie von allein entsteht so ein Buch über das Leben in der Toskana, und mit jeder Nachricht wächst auch Darios Interesse an der Frau, der er so viel offenbart und die doch so wenig von sich selbst preisgibt.
Dario Castagno Book order (chronological)
Dario Castagno's writing is deeply rooted in the Tuscan landscape and culture, drawing from his personal exploration of the Chianti region since childhood. He shares insights into local legends, traditions, and the unique atmosphere of Tuscany. Castagno's authentic style reflects his profound connection to the area and its people. His works offer readers an intimate glimpse into the heart of Italian life and heritage.
Charmant, humorvoll und kurzweilig: ein Buch, das Lust auf den nächsten Italienurlaub macht! Nirgendwo fühlt sich Dario Castagno wohler als zu Hause in dem kleinen Dorf Vagliagli in der Toskana. Und wenn man seine Geschichten liest, kann man das nur zu gut verstehen. „Ein Tag in der Toskana“ ist Castagnos Liebeserklärung an seine Heimat. Zurück von einer längeren Reise, zelebriert er seinen ersten Tag, spaziert durch die unberührte Natur, vorbei an pittoresken Schlössern und Häusern, und erzählt dabei amüsante Anekdoten aus seiner Heimat, aber auch immer wieder von kuriosen Begegnungen mit Touristen. Toskana forever!
Recent years have seen a virtual flood of books about Tuscany—first-person accounts about Americans trying to do American things in Italy and bumping up against a centuries-old stone wall of tradition. It’s only fair that we now hear a native Tuscan’s side of the story. Who better to provide that view than Dario Castagno, a British-born, Tuscan-raised tour guide who has spent more than a decade leading Americans into the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti region. In this lively, candid memoir, Dario looks at the Americans who have stormed through his life and his homeland. Some tested his sanity, others became lifelong friends. With wry humor and affection, Dario recalls some of his more remarkable clients—the delightful, the vain, the silly, the ignorant, the ambitious, the amorous, the condescending, the lovely, and the outright crazy. He also shares an account of his own life and times—his transformation from bohemian layabout to thriving tour guide—and offers an enchanting introduction to the charms of Tuscany over the course of a year. Through his company, Chianti Rooster Tours, Dario Castagno guides small groups of visitors to his favorite spots in the Chianti region of Italy. He belongs to Siena’s Caterpillar contrada, which in 2003 won the Palio—the wildly popular bareback horse race that takes place in Siena each summer.