Italy...whatya think? Cause I'm goin!?

Me and the future Mrs. are going in May, we've never been. We are going To the Tuscany area and surrounding(small towns). We are not into the bus tour nor the hippity hop nite life things, rather ruins, wine and art, historical, and really, the native lifestyle. Do as the Romans do kind of thing. Any things we should expect, good/bad? Any ideas of good pubs? Jumping out of airplanes or hanging out in a quaint lil' restaurant are ideas we are not opposed to. Anything information would be greatly appreciated......thanx ervrybody!