Unique Food and Wine Pairings in Cape Town
byWe 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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7 things to do in Verona, Italy
byLooking for things to do in Verona, Italy? Here are a few ideas to get you started! Today we are taking you through our…
The Insider’s Guide to Verona Restaurants
byVerona Restaurants – Buon appetito! We recently made a return trip to one of our favorite cities, Verona. The day was spent with insider…
Special Event: Josetta Saffirio Dinner in the Vineyards
bySaturday, September 9th at Josetta Saffirio If you are in the Langhe this week, don’t miss this unique dining experience: Josetta Saffirio Dinner in…
Want to eat at restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba? Here are some things to know.
byEeks – I ate at restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba – yes, the one with three Michelin stars! I began drafting this post as…
Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Report
byA look back at the Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Spring is arriving in the Langhe bringing the excitement of a new growing season….
Alba White Truffle Festival 2016
byDetails 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…
Five Italian Wine Grapes You May Not Know
byCheck out these five Italian wine grapes you may not know – of course, some Piedmont varieties make an appearance! Italy is home to…
Buying Guide: 5 Piedmont Wines To Try
byFive 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…
Birth Year Wine: Starting a cellar for baby
byBirth year wine and starting a cellar for baby – an ode to selecting bottles for the ages! In my recent post, Luigi Baudana Barolo…
Luigi Baudana Barolo 2012, how it all began…
byLuigi 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?
byWhat 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…
A 48-hour Guide to Visiting Franciacorta Wine Region
byFranciacorta 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
byWine tasting in Barolo and Barbaresco without an appointment – let’s talk tasting rooms! If you read my blog regularly you know I stress…