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Valerie Quintanilla

Valerie Quintanilla

Ciao I'm Val, an American expat living in the Langhe, a magical wine region in Northern Italy. I'm a marketing pro by trade, but since living abroad have been working in travel planning, wine tourism, and freelance writing. My expat chronicles include wine, cooking, travel, and other bits and bobs. I'd love to have you join me virtually - and look me up if you make it my way. I'm always up for a glass of vino. Cin cin!

Winemaker Interview Series: Paul Old, Les Clos
Europe Travel, France, Wine, Winemaker InterviewsSeptember 25, 2013<June 26, 2016

Winemaker Interview Series: Paul Old, Les Clos Perdus, Languedoc-Roussillon

GirlsGottaDrink is excited about our new Winemaker Interview Series. It’s the perfect time of year to start as harvest is going on throughout the…

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Monday Munchies: 3 Delish Stops for Pizza in Piedmont
Alba, Dining, Piedmont TravelSeptember 23, 2013<December 21, 2023

3 Gotta Eat Piedmont Pizza Stops

Don’t miss these three great Piedmont pizza stops. Great grub and a nice glass of wine. That’s Amore!

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Rapallo Italy: Cheap Eats and Less Crowds
Italian Riviera, Italy TravelSeptember 17, 2013<November 17, 2022

The Italian Riviera: Rapallo Restaurants and More

Going to the Italian Riviera? Check out Rapallo to enjoy the Ligurian Sea on the cheap and with less the crowds.

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Monday Munchies: Serving up Sushi in Piedmon
Alba, Dining, Piedmont TravelSeptember 16, 2013<March 17, 2018

Serving up Sushi in Alba

Sushi in Piedmont, Italy! Piedmont does food right. But, as I’ve heard many locals say, “You eat well in Piemonte, but you always eat…

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Expats in France: Sara in Le Petit Village
Europe Travel, Expat Life, FranceSeptember 12, 2013<May 25, 2024

Expats in France: Sara Louise, Provence

Expats in France coming ‘atcha! I got to know Sara on Twitter. When I started planning our European road trip I got a slew…

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Hiking the Cinque Terre...and then some
Italian Riviera, Italy TravelSeptember 10, 2013<November 17, 2022

Hiking the Cinque Terre and Levanto

Hiking the Cinque Terre…those GORGEOUS five fishing villages get all the love, but other wicked hard and breathtakingly beautiful hiking options exist along the…

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Monday Munchies: La Contea in Neive
Dining, Piedmont TravelSeptember 9, 2013<August 10, 2016

My Big Fat Barbaresco Dinner

Hungry? I’m serving up a little Monday Munchies action with a big girl Barbaresco dinner. Soup’s on at La Contea in the Barbaresco village…

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Wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Yes, Please!
Europe Travel, France, WineSeptember 4, 2013<August 10, 2016

Wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Yes, please!

Our August road trip included wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the beautiful countryside of the South of France. We extended our time in Avignon for…

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Portofino, Italy: Believe the Hype
Italian Riviera, Italy TravelSeptember 3, 2013<November 17, 2022

Portofino, Italy: Believe the Hype

Oh yes, the Italian Riviera. Dotted with adorable fishing villages and incredible hiking trails, the Ligurian Sea offers bucket list travel experiences. Two of…

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Tourist Guide to Drinking & Buying Wine in Avignon France
Europe Travel, France, WineAugust 28, 2013<July 6, 2024

Tourist Guide to Drinking & Buying Wine in Avignon France

Ah, wine in Avignon. The city’s location is prime for wine lovers (like moi). It’s something of a crossroads to French wine regions –…

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Avignon Restaurant Review: Fou de FaFa
Europe Travel, Food and Wine, France, WineAugust 26, 2013<June 26, 2016

Avignon Restaurant Review: Fou de Fafa

I mean, wow. We were blown away by this meal. Just because I want to relive the experience, here’s an Avignon restaurant review of Fou…

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5 Tips for Awesome Wine and Tapas in Priorat Spain
Europe Travel, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Spain, WineAugust 19, 2013<August 10, 2016

5 Tips for Awesome Wine and Tapas in Priorat, Spain

Ready for a little wine and tapas in Priorat? The European road trip continues in the rustic, picturesque mountains of El Priorat, Spain. The…

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A Visit to Southern France: Narbonne Pictures
Europe Travel, France, WineAugust 19, 2013<August 10, 2016

Visiting The South of France: Narbonne Pictures

It’s vacation time in Italy so Il Ragazzo (a.k.a The Boy) and I are on a European road trip. To kick things off, blog…

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August in Italy
Italy TravelAugust 15, 2013<August 10, 2016

Chiuso Per Ferie: Italy in August

Thinking about a trip to Italy in August? Be prepared. All across the boot you are sure to see, “Chiuso Per Ferie” or “Closed…

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