1.1M views · 24K reactions | Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance. In the region's capital of Florence, Stanley meets creative chefs cooking traditional peasant dishes and learns the deep history behind their menus. Watch Tucci in Italy. Starts tonight at 8pm on National Geographic UK. Also streaming on Disney+ | National Geographic UK | Facebook

In Tuscany, food and wine are more than just flavoursome pleasures; they are a language. They are a way to connect with the land, the seasons and, most of all, the people gathered around the table. From Chianti Classico wine and freshly pressed olive oil to pecorino cheese and handmade pici pasta, every dish tells the story of the people who prepared it with love. Come and discover the flavours of Tuscany! #food #wine #taste #mytuscany #InstaTuscany #VisitTuscany #ToscanaOvunqueBella | Visit Tus