Gino's Italian Escape: Hidden Italy: A Taste of the Sun (Part 5 of 6)

Gino D'Acampo travels through the spectacular and unmistakeable landscape of Tuscany. As chef and tourist, he is eager to see the glorious, timeless city of Siena, with its famous sloping Piazza del Campo and its magnificent gothic duomo. Siena is renowned for its panforte - a rich, spiced fruit and nut cake that originated in the area during the 13th century. Gino decides to create his own chocolate version, on a terrace overlooking the striking cathedral. Then he is off to visit a group of Benedictine monks, whose abbey echoes to the sound of beautiful Gregorian chant. He chats to the brothers and tempts them with a slice of his amazing chocolate panforte. Gino is taken on a tour of their vast vineyard and is asked to sample their local red wine. He is so impressed that he uses the wine to makes his final dish - juicy, marinated beef skewers and a delectable three-bean salad.