Category: Italy
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A Look at Some Lesser Known Puglian Wines
Italy is home to some of the world’s best wine. But let’s face it, most of us only know a drop in the bucket of the five hundred indigenous grape varieties in Italy. I am fortunate to have enjoyed wines from each of Italy’s wine regions. Like you, I enjoy the popular wines of Chianti,…
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Celebrating Italian Harvest with #ItalianFWT
In the world of Italian wine September means harvest. It is common in Italy for grape harvesting to be done by hand. It is back breaking work for many, a rush to pick the grapes when their sugar levels (brix) are just right. Some wineries begin their harvest at the break of dawn, while others…
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Exploring the Golden Goodness of Sicilian Olive Oil
Today I have something a bit different to share with you. Of course, you are used to me sharing delicious food along with great wine. However, this article is a foodie delight. In fact, there is no wine to be found; instead we are going to journey through the world of Sicilian olive oil.
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Make the 68th Emmy Awards Sparkle with Ferrari Trento
It seems the cat is out of the bag. If you know me personally, read this blog regularly, follow me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook chances are good you know I love Ferrari Trento sparkling wines. If you come to my house for dinner I will likely greet you with a glass of Ferrari Trento.…
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Soave #Wine Erupting with Flavor
September is here and it’s time once again for Italian Food, Wine and Travel. This month we are exploring the world of volcanic wines. When this topic was announced by Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla I immediately which wine region I wanted to explore. This article will explore the wonderful Italian wine region of…
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Viaggio in Italy Press Trip
I am on the road again. This Friday I am heading back to Italy for a harvest winery tour of three outstanding wineries in completely different parts of the country. Furthermore, this is more than just a wine trip; its an Italian food and culture tour as well. We will tour a Sicilian olive oil facility, natural…
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Two Hours in Liguria with #ItalianFWT
This month our Italian Food Wine Travel group is exploring Liguria. Where you may say? Oddly that was exactly my question before I looked it up and realized a couple of weeks ago I was in Liguria! It was only for a few hours but it was a very joyful and memorable afternoon! I cannot…
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On the Road Again: Back to Italy
In February I enjoyed a wonderful week in Montpellier attending ViniSud 2016 followed by a few days in Paris with my daughter. At the beginning of this month I enjoyed another fantastic week in France, this time in Bordeaux attending En Primeurs as a guest of Millesima for being a finalist in their Blogger Awards.…
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Puglia: Take Me Away!
How do you feel about art, history and nature? What do you think when you hear 500 miles of coastline divided among steep cliffs overlooking two beautiful seas and golden beaches sloping into crystal blue water? As you move inland you encounter rolling hills and great valleys covered with olive trees, vineyards and lush forests.…
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A Night of Great #Food, #Wine & Hospitality at Lucia
Are you a foodie? I am a definitely a foodie. Furthermore I am an oenophile; a foodie-oenophile is a dangerous combination. Really, I fail to understand how you can be one without the other, but I hear rumors it does exist. I love a good meal. I love a good glass of wine. Combining the…
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