A Cinque Terre Alternative? 5 less touristy Italian Riviera destinations
Looking for a Cinque Terre alternative? Here are five Italian Riviera destinations that get you away from the tourist crowds. I fondly remember my…
Luigi Baudana Barolo 2012, how it all began…
Luigi Baudana Barolo 2012 – a little part of our love story is ready for release! Get to know this extra special single vineyard…
Grape Lessons: What is Nebbiolo?
What is Nebbiolo? An introduction to one of Italy’s most revered grapes. Ever been with a group of winos talking about a grape you don’t…
Finally A Barolo Villa Rental: Villa Ribota
A Barolo villa situated in the heart of the Langhe. Come on over, the wine – and water – are great! Time for another…
A 48-hour Guide to Visiting Franciacorta Wine Region
Franciacorta Wine Region — an hour drive from Milan takes you to one of Italy’s best kept wine secrets. Italian sparkling wine is far…
Wine tasting in Barolo Without Appointments
Wine tasting in Barolo and Barbaresco without an appointment – let’s talk tasting rooms! If you read my blog regularly you know I stress…
Bringing Wine Home From Italy
Bringing Wine Home From Italy – tips and tricks for your Italy Wine Country travels. I fondly remember my early Italy wine country travel…
Il Caberlot wine: A unique IGT wine from Central Tuscany
Il Caberlot wine is a Tuscan IGT wine only found in the Chianti mountains of Valdarno. If you think this post is going to be about…
Insider’s Guide to Barbaresco and Barolo Restaurants
The Insider’s Guide to Barbaresco and Barolo Restaurants is a list of casual and fine dining options as well wine bars around the Langhe….
Italy Wine Country Travel: When Tuscany Calls
Italy wine country travel doesn’t only mean Piedmont at Girl’s Gotta Drink. Let’s take a break from Northern Italy and talk Tuscan wine travel.
Rivetto Winery: A Piedmont Portrait
Rivetto Winery is the first profile in my new series, Piedmont Portraits. Join me as I explore the life blood of my region: the…
Moscato Food Pairing: Moscato For Breakfast, Anyone?
A Moscato food pairing for brunch – why not? It’s low alcohol wine, bubbly and crisp, and fruity but not too sweet. > Since Valentine’s Day…
The Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants
The Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants is your ticket to eat, drink, and be merry. Alba, Italy is the primary wine town in Northern Italy’s…
Cantina Francone in Barbaresco: Tradition and Innovation
Cantina Francone in Barbaresco is a 5th generation winemaking family. The cantina remains deeply rooted in tradition with innovative technologies and practices powering them into…