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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!

best vinaigrette recipe
Cooking with Denise, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Travel, Recipes, Wine May 27, 2020 July 8, 2020

Wine-friendly salads: Denise’s favorite salad with wine pairing

Salad with wine pairing? Yep, we’ve got Denise’s favorite – dig in!  Denise says she could eat this salad every day with some minor…

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bistrot salad with wine
Cooking with Denise, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Travel, Recipes, Wine May 27, 2020 July 8, 2020

Wine-friendly salads: Denise’s Bistrot Salad Recipe

Bistrot salad recipe – another YUM wine-friendly salad from Denise! For this recipe, we follow Denise’s wine-friendly salad formula for a fantastic bistrot salad…

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Food and Wine, Piedmont Portraits, Piedmont Travel, Wine May 27, 2020 July 8, 2020

Piedmont Wine Education: The Virtual Classes and Registration

Piedmont wine education – here’s the schedule! As explained in my last post, we’ve kicked off a Piedmont wine education program with Ignobles out…

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Wine Offers May 27, 2020 September 1, 2020

Order Form: Piedmont Wine Virtual Education May / June 2020

Order your wines for our Piedmont Wine Virtual Education sessions in May and June 2020. More sessions and wines (with some killer, limited production…

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Piedmont wine tours
Food and Wine, Piedmont Portraits, Piedmont Travel, Wine May 18, 2020 September 1, 2020

Piedmont Wine Virtual Education with Ignoble Grapes

Piedmont wine education – we’re goin’ virtual. Seize the moment – and, your glass! Welcome to our first adventure in virtual wine education! Below,…

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carbonara recipe
Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Portraits, Recipes, Wine Producers May 18, 2020 July 8, 2020

Pasta Carbonara alla Barbera d’Alba Bricco Sterpone Recipe

Mamma mia, pasta carbonara alla barbera – #getinmybelly!  My armchair wine travel team up with Elaine of Carpe Travel brings another fare la scarpetta-worthy…

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Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Portraits, Piedmont Travel, Recipes, Wine, Winemaker Interviews May 18, 2020 July 8, 2020

Armchair Wine Travel: Franco Rocca in Barbaresco

Franco Rocca in Barbaresco – a Piedmont wine tasting experience you won’t soon forget! I was introduced to Franco’s Cantina del Briccheto, his wine,…

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mount etna wine
#explore May 5, 2020 May 20, 2020

Mount Etna Wines: Volcanic soil, Etna DOC, & more

The wines of Mount Etna are captivating, the history entrancing, and the location itself, breathtaking.  I think y’all know that my heart belongs to…

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Uncategorized May 4, 2020 May 19, 2020

Protected: Piedmont Wines: Sebastian’s Selection

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Cooking with Denise, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Recipes, Wine May 4, 2020 September 1, 2020

Cooking With Denise: May 2020 Featured Recipes & Wine Pairings

Here we go – recipes and wine pairing! For years, I’ve wanted to do more with food and wine pairings, particularly helping with non-traditional…

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Cooking with Denise, Expat Life, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Tuscany Travel, Wine May 3, 2020 July 8, 2020

Lockdown life: My virtual favorites and inspiration

My lockdown life favorites and inspirations from around the globe. I can’t believe we started this ride nearly two months ago. The kiddo (aka…

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best vinaigrette recipe
Cooking with Denise, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Travel, Recipes, Wine May 2, 2020 July 8, 2020

How to pair wine with salad (and, not just whites!)

Settle in and learn about pairing wine with salad. Bonus: Denise shares the best vinaigrette recipe ever (hers) and some of her yummy salad…

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vine training etna
Italy Travel, Mount Etna, Sicily, Wine May 2, 2020 July 8, 2020

The Wines and Grapes of Mount Etna

Where to begin with the wines and grapes of Mount Etna? How about the fascinating contrast of its youthfulness as a wine region despite…

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Cooking with Denise, Italy Travel, Mount Etna, Sicily, Wine, Wine Offers May 2, 2020 May 30, 2020

Order Form: #EtnaCouchTour Wine

Let’s get you some Etna Wines! Please fill out your wine order and shipping details in the form below. We’ll be in touch with…

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