Tuscany Elevated
Coastal view from Tenuta Prima Pietra winery, Riparbella
1ª Collina celebrates what’s new and what’s next along the sublime Etruscan coast of Tuscany, featuring excellence in:
cuisine, wine, cocktails, fragrance, fashion, hospitality and design
Mar 31, 2025
Riparbella
THE FIERY RED HEAD OF TUSCANY
photography: courtesy of Caiarossa and Christopher Draghi
As you approach you know something wonderful is happening here. Something new, modern and fiercely proud. Arriving in Riparbella from the twisting, turning narrow back road approach from Volterra, Caiarossa winery appears suddenly and with intention.
Jan 03, 2025
Montescudaio
TASTE, TECHNIQUE AND TUSCANY
photography: courtesy of SaQua
The view from one of the areas most remarkable restaurants gifts the best of that majestic landscape while enjoying true culinary artistry. SaQua, situated in the medieval town of Montescudaio along Tuscan’s Etruscan coast, is the passion project of chef/owner Simone Acquarelli and his partner Sara Buti.
Jan 03, 2025
Montescudaio
A RETREAT FOR THE BODY AND SOUL
photography: courtesy of Lo Scudaio
Kate & Ulrich Caspar, Berlin-based film producers and architects, and transplants to the Etruscan coast of Tuscany, have recently put their unique, disciplined stamp in the historic village of Montescudaio with the hospitality project, “lo scudaio”, in the restored Palazzo Marchionneschi.
Dec 23, 2024
Riparbella
COOKING UP
NEW TRADITIONS
photography: @christopherdraghi
Tucked into an intimate space in the center of the hilltop town of Riparbella, great cuisine is found to satisfy the most foodie of foodies at the Piccola Osteria Paperini.
Dec 16, 2024
Riparbella
A (WINE) ROOM
WITH A VIEW
words and photography courtesy of Tenuta Prima Pietra
Nestled in the wild beauty of the Tuscan coast, Tenuta Prima Pietra tells a story of land, wine, and passion.
Nov 25, 2024
Riparbella
FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION
photography: @christopherdraghi
Born in New York. reMade in Italy. (More precisely, Riparbella)
New York-born niche fragrance brand, source adage opens, “studio olfattivo” in the quiet village with a seaside view.
Oct 25, 2024
Casale Marittima
Tuscany, Shaken. With a Twist.
photography: @christopherdraghiphotography
Jenny Cucuzza is a modern taste-maker in one of the postcard-esque villages that adorn the prima collina (first hillside) along the Tuscan coast.
Her joyful spirit is on full display in Madama Cafe’s colorful, boho-chic environment where she creates some of the most fabulously decorated and equally tasty libations this side of, well, anywhere.
Oct.3,2024
Riparbella
le colline delle fiabe
photography: @caue.b3
The hills are alive with new contemporary art murals in the bubbling-under wine town of Riparbella, Tuscany.