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Feed SubscriptionFireplace, Christmas and…a glass of Montefalco Sagrantino Passito
December 19, 2014
Umbria and fireplace is definitely an indissoluble connection. In the ... Read More »
Umbria: Wines from the green heart of Italy
May 14, 2014
Umbria, my little verdant region, home of saints and brave ... Read More »
Sicily, the land of Bacchus
April 2, 2014
Sicily is a region that needs no introduction. The charming island, praised in many poems and novels, is the land of great and renowed Italian wines. Read More »
Alto Adige – Südtirol: Wines “in-between”
February 26, 2014
Discovering the wines of Alto Adige / Südtirol, an area located in the northernmost part of Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland. Read More »
Piemonte: Vines at the foot of the mountain
January 22, 2014
The name of the region Piemonte, at the western border with France and renowned for its wines, literally translates to "located at the foot of Alpi mountains". Read on to discover its main vine varieties and wines. Read More »
Christmas lunch in Umbria
December 21, 2013
In the event you would be so fortunate to receive an invitation for Christmas lunch in the Todi area, in the region of Umbria, you could find these dishes on the menu. Read More »
Christmas in Italy means…bollicine!
November 26, 2013
Time sure flies! In less than a month we’re going ... Read More »
How to Read an Italian Wine Label
October 29, 2013
During my wine tours in Umbria, I feel that many ... Read More »