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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!

cape town wine pairing fairview
Food and Wine, WineApril 8, 2018<May 25, 2024

Unique Food and Wine Pairings in Cape Town

We are excited to bring you a guest post on wine pairings in Cape Town. I have very little experience with South African wines,…

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Casa Martini Turin
Piedmont Travel, TurinMarch 11, 2018<February 6, 2024

Vermouth Lessons at Casa Martini in Turin, Italy

Visit Casa Martini in Turin for wine history and hands-on vermouth classes. Located about 20 minutes by train and 35 minutes by car from…

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Piazza delle Erbe Verona travel
Italy Travel, VeronaMarch 4, 2018<July 6, 2024

Verona travel guide: 48 hours or more!

We’re finishing our Verona travel series with a breakdown of the fundamentals of exploring one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Today’s post reviews: How…

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Arena Verona
Food and Wine, Italy Travel, VeronaMarch 2, 2018<March 19, 2024

7 things to do in Verona, Italy

Things to do in Verona, Italy: Here’s your starter list.  Today let’s talk about things to do in Verona. Combine it with our Insider’s…

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verona dining guide
Food and Wine, Italy Travel, VeronaFebruary 25, 2018<March 19, 2024

An Insiders’ Guide to Verona Restaurants

Enjoy my list of Verona restaurants for the best local of food and wine – Buon appetito!  For a long time my Verona travels…

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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<November 17, 2022

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<May 25, 2024

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<May 25, 2024

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<October 1, 2024

Visit Camogli Italy: A 48-hour Guide

I’ve been visiting Camogli Italy since early 2016, even spending Christmas there in 2021. Waves crashing, epic views, endless seafood, crisp pigato and vermentino…

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Alba White Truffle
Alba, Food and Wine, Piedmont TravelOctober 6, 2016<November 22, 2022

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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