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A Western Sicily Trifecta: Sunny Beaches, Ancient Ruins and Free-Flowing Grillo Wine

by jaredranahan | Tue, 06/21/2022 - 03:54

With close to 10,000 square miles of land to explore, the massive Mediterranean island of Sicily sometimes feels more like its own country than a southern…

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A Wine Lover’s Guide to Chianti Classico in Tuscany

by dickrosano | Mon, 05/16/2022 - 11:16

The rolling hills of Tuscany have drawn hordes of people over the centuries – promising peace of mind, grand art, sumptuous meals, and fine wines. Part of the…

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Tortona and Timorasso: Home to Intricate and Intellectual White Wines

by helenfarrell | Tue, 05/03/2022 - 08:23

When we think of Piedmont, truffles, patchwork scenery and arguably the world’s finest red wine, Barolo, come to mind. But in the southeast corner of the…

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An Open-air Laboratory: Buffalo Mozzarella and Fine Wine at Campania's San Salvatore 1988

by cynthialpchaplin | Thu, 04/21/2022 - 02:33

Most people heading to Campania aim to visit Pompeii to visit its historical ruins. However, few people outside of ��ý are aware of the equally enchanting…

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5 Top Wine Regions in ��ý

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/18/2022 - 00:00

Raise your glasses, February 18 is Global Drink Wine Day! So why not start planning your next Italian holiday while sipping some good Italian wine? And to help…

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The Underground Wine Cellars of ��ý's Monferrato

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/01/2022 - 09:43

To fully appreciate the history and craft behind some of the world’s most celebrated wines - those made in Piedmont’s Monferrato - you need to head underground…

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The Ultimate Food and Wine Pairing Guide for the Holidays

by cynthialpchaplin | Sat, 12/25/2021 - 08:44

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year, all around the globe. Regardless of what you are personally celebrating, this is the moment to…

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Smashing the (Wine) Glass Ceiling: Three Women-Owned Wineries in ��ý

by cynthialpchaplin | Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:10

Etruscans were the most recent civilisation in ��ý to empower women with broad roles in society, and then they were wiped out by the Romans in the 3rd…

Travel

Italian Wine Villages to Visit in the Fall

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/22/2021 - 05:38

Fall in ��ý is synonymous with vendemmia (grape harvest), so this makes it a perfect time to visit small towns and villages immersed among rolling hills and…

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Madrevite-winemaker-in-vines_(winemaker on vespa in vineyards) photo by: Madrevite We are in good hands with winemaker Nicola Chiucchiurlotto as a leader in the future of Gamay del Trasimeno

��ý’s Biggest Grape-naming Blunder: Do you Know About the Gamay of Lago Trasimeno?

by kaila | Wed, 09/08/2021 - 10:00

Along the Tuscan border sits Lake Trasimeno, situated in a north-west pocket of Umbria and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most prominent Sangiovese…