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Lecture at Georgetown University

Directors — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:35:54 +0000

Deborah Ross Warin , MALS, co-founder and co-director of The Renaissance Tour Company, will be lecturing on the Renaissance Court of Urbino at Georgetown University on Friday, March 23, 2012. The lecture will be held at the Leavey Center Faculty Club at 7 PM, with a reception at 6 PM.

Reservations due by March 20th to lsp@georgetown.edu
Guests are welcome; reduced parking in the SW Quad Visitor Parking, Canal Rd. campus entrance.

2012 Itineraries

Directors — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:00:14 +0000

Our 2012 itineraries offer you the opportunity to visit Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, as well as the Veneto and Po Valley and to enjoy these legendary places in a wholly unique, culturally sophisticated way – with access to places and to people that make our tours like no other. If you haven’t already done so, subscribe to our newsletter. It’s full of news and articles of interest to Italophiles everywhere. (We will never share your address with anyone else.)

“The Renaissance Court of Urbino” Lecture

Directors — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:54:21 +0000

More than 165 people attended Deborah Warin’s lecture “The Renaissance Court of Urbino” at the Smithsonian Associates. Great to see some Renaissance Company friends there and to meet new ones. Thanks to Mary McLaughlin of the Smithsonian Associates and to amici near and far who sent their good wishes.

Deborah Warin to Lecture at Italian Cultural Society

Directors — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:35:40 +0000

On Sunday, October 15, at 3 pm, Deborah will present an illustrated lecture on “The Renaissance Court of Urbino,” at the Italian Cultural Society of Washington, D.C. The subject matter provides some of the fascinating historical and cultural background to her current project, a book in preparation on the life of Battista Sforza, “the goddess of Urbino.” For more information on the lecture event, go to the ICSWDC website

Deborah Warin to Lecture at Smithsonian Associates

Directors — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:08:49 +0000

On Thursday evening, September 15, Deborah will present an illustrated lecture on “The Renaissance Court of Urbino,” as part of the Smithsonian Associates Program. The subject matter provides some of the fascinating historical and cultural background to her current project, a book in preparation on the life of Battista Sforza, “the goddess of Urbino.” For more information on the lecture event, follow this link:

Announcing: 2012 Itineraries

Directors — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:50:22 +0000

We are delighted to unveil our 2012 Itineraries. They offer you the opportunity to visit Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, as well as the Veneto and Po Valley and to enjoy these legendary places in a wholly unique, culturally sophisticated way – with access to places and to people that make our tours like no other. If you haven’t already done so, subscribe to our newsletter. It’s full of news and articles of interest to Italophiles everywhere. (We will never share your address with anyone else.)

Directors — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:49:28 +0000

Venice, Verona, Ravenna and the Po Valley: June 13 – 25

North of the Apennines, Italian Renaissance culture developed in ways that paralleled the emergence of the humanist renewal in Tuscany and Umbria, but was also shaped in distinctive ways by traditions and influences that gave it a particular character of its own. This itinerary is designed for travelers who wish to discover for themselves cities little known to most visitors, but whose historical, artistic and cultural riches and significance never fail to amaze the discerning eye. (Itinerary)

Thanks for Your Support

Directors — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:00:07 +0000

It was fun to see all of you who came out to the tasting event at Cecile’s on Saturday, 1\29 and good to meet those of you new to The Renaissance Company. We were not surprised but very pleased that the Umbrian red we tasted Colsanto Ruris Umbria 2008 was so much a favorite with you that it was sold out half way through the tasting. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Cecile’s, but don’t wait till then to stop by and enjoy the hospitality of owner Doug House and his knowledgeable and friendly staff.

New Year’s Eve & Procession of the Magi

Directors — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Florence Tour 2010 – 11 (Click to see video)

From our cellar…Sign Up to Win

Directors — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:47:36 +0000

This month we add a new feature to our website and cultural menu. Teaming with our friends at Cecile’s Wine Cellar we introduce our drawing to win a specially selected bottle of an Italian vintage guaranteed to please the most discriminating wine connoisseur.

You will recall that last spring we sponsored a Sunday afternoon tasting of great Italian wines donated by our favorite vine purveyor, Cecile’s Wine Cellar Of McLean, Va. Building on the success of that event, we are happy to unveil a new co-sponsored initiative as a regular feature of this Newsletter: Cecile’s will provide a bottle of fine Italian wine, personally selected by Cecile’s owner Doug House, to be raffled off to a lucky recipient chosen at random from subscribers to our Blog and News feed. To be eligible, all you need to do is go to our web home page, and click any of the icons labeled “receive updates.” (Reminder: you must actively join the subscriber list; receiving this email does not automatically make you eligible. When you read below about this month’s wine selection, Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2007, Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2007, we are sure you will agree it is worthwhile clicking that button!
The good news does not end there. Doug House has agreed to extend a special discount to readers of this Newsletter on the featured selection. If you mention The Renaissance Company when ordering this special selection, you will receive additional discount beyond the sale price listed on Cecile web site. This is a limited time offer and a perfect way to give a unique holiday gift (Cecile will ship). So be sure to subscribe to our Blog and News update list to be eligible for the free prize and discover more about Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2007.

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2007
“Deep ruby. Knockout aromas of blackcurrant, violet, cherry pit, mocha and black pepper convey an appealingly refined quality. Enters with black fruit and black pepper flavors, then veers towards cedar, coffee, blueberry and blackberry. Sweet and seamlessly tannic on the persistent finish, this is by far the best Le Serre Nuove to date-and better than some weaker past vintages of Ornellaia. Its harmonious acids keep it dancing on your palate, despite its above-average concentration. A dead ringer for a high-quality Bordeaux” International Wine Cellar 92 points

“Really dark in color, with tar and licorice aromas and hints of raisin. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and an attractive finish. Fruity and polished. The second wine of Ornellaia. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best after 2011. 14,165 cases made.” Wine Spectator 92 points

This Ornellaia regularly sells for $64.99; when on sale, $44.98. For a limited time Cecile’s is offering it for $39.98 for anyone who mentions The Renaissance Company or its email Newsletter. Act now! Click here to order for yourself and for the lucky ones on your holiday Gift List.