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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!

eating in verona
Food and Wine, Italy Travel, VeronaFebruary 25, 2018<July 8, 2020

An Insiders’s Guide to Verona Restaurants

Enjoy our list of Verona restaurants for the best local of food and wine – Buon appetito!  Our Verona travel is usually short and…

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Piedmont wine
Expat Life, Piedmont Portraits, Wine ProducersJanuary 14, 2018<September 1, 2020

Final Call: Beat Cancer Piedmont Wine Fundraiser ends January 17!

Ciao, tutti! We are in the home stretch of the Beat Cancer Piedmont Wine Fundraiser! If you haven’t entered and want a chance to…

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Piedmont Wine
Expat LifeDecember 20, 2017<March 17, 2018

Help beat cancer: Enter to win a case of Piedmont wine

A $25 donation could win you a case of Piedmont wine! Recently a dear friend was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer that has…

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Alba White Truffle Fair 2017
Alba, Italy Travel, Piedmont TravelSeptember 21, 2017<December 20, 2017

The Alba White Truffle Festival 2017

The Alba White Truffle Festival 2017 is upon us!  Fall has arrived in the Langhe and with it comes the decadent Alba white truffle….

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Barolo Vineyards
Dining, Food and Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Piedmont Travel, Wine, Wine ProducersSeptember 3, 2017<September 13, 2017

Special Event: Josetta Saffirio Dinner in the Vineyards

Saturday, September 9th at Josetta Saffirio  If you are in the Langhe this week, don’t miss this unique dining experience: Josetta Saffirio Dinner in…

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Piazza Duomo Alba
Alba, Dining, Food and Wine, Italy Travel, Piedmont Portraits, Piedmont Travel, WineMarch 26, 2017<January 25, 2019

Want to eat at restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba? Here are some things to know.

Eeks – I ate at restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba – yes, the one with three Michelin stars! I began drafting this post as…

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Barolo 2106 Harvest
Food and Wine, Piedmont Portraits, Piedmont Travel, WineMarch 16, 2017<January 23, 2018

Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Report

A look back at the Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Spring is arriving in the Langhe bringing the excitement of a new growing season….

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Camogli Italy
Italian Riviera, Italian Wine Food Travel #ItalianFWT, Italy TravelNovember 5, 2016<March 14, 2022

A 48-hour Guide To Visiting Camogli, Italy

A 48-hour Camogli, Italy guide – experience our favorite Italian Riviera destination.  About an hour and 20 minutes north of the Cinque Terre sits the teeny…

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Alba White Truffle
Alba, Food and Wine, Piedmont TravelOctober 6, 2016<April 19, 2017

Alba White Truffle Festival 2016

Details on The Alba White Truffle Festival 2016!  It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, which…

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sagrantino umbria
Food and Wine, Piedmont Travel, WineSeptember 30, 2016<January 23, 2018

Five Italian Wine Grapes You May Not Know

Check out these five Italian wine grapes you may not know – of course, some Piedmont varieties make an appearance! Italy is home to…

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Piedmont Wines To Try
Food and Wine, Piedmont Travel, WineJuly 31, 2016<March 27, 2018

Buying Guide: 5 Piedmont Wines To Try

Five Piedmont wines to try is a guest post from our friends at Sassi Italy Tours. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. As mentioned…

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Barolo Nebbiolo Wine
Expat Life, WineJune 29, 2016<June 29, 2016

Birth Year Wine: Starting a cellar for baby

Birth year wine and starting a cellar for baby – an ode to selecting bottles for the ages!  In my recent post, Luigi Baudana Barolo…

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Novello sunset
Expat Life, Piedmont TravelJune 18, 2016<January 23, 2018

10 reasons Novello is the best little town in the Langhe

10 Reasons Novello is the best little town in the Langhe is a guest post from my friends at Living in the Langhe, fellow…

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Italian Riviera Destinations
Italian Riviera, Italy TravelJune 4, 2016<February 23, 2022

Cinque Terre Alternatives: 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…

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