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Trebbiano Spoletino: Not all Trebbiano are the same
Trebbiano is not one of Italy’s highly acclaimed grapes, but you will find it in many of Italy’s wine regions. There are many various kinds of Trebbiano grapes found throughout Italy that are mostly...
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Orvieto: Umbria's Leading White Wines
The region of Umbria is often overlooked by its neighbor Tuscany. Located just north of Rome is one of the majestic medieval towns of Umbria, Orvieto. Set atop a hilltop made of volcanic tufo rock,...
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Leading the way for Sagrantino with Arnaldo Caprai
When we talk about Italian wine, we talk about some of the respected wines of Italy and those more prevalent in the market. Surprisingly, the Sagrantino grape doesn't get widespread recognition...
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Cesanese: The Native Red Grape of Lazio
The Lazio wine region in Central Italy isn't one wine consumers discuss too often. Did you know that Rome is located in Lazio? So if you thought you had never heard of it or visited Lazio, you have...
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A hop, skip, and a jump out of Florence to Chianti Rufina with I Veroni
We’ve made it to July, the half way point of the year, where our Italian Food, Wine & Travel group is featuring Tuscany hosted this month by Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm. I have some...
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Bolgheri of Southern Tuscany with Tenuta Sette Cieli
When we think of Tuscan wines the mind gravitates to the wines of the Chianti wine region like the ones I shared last week from I Veroni. The southern part of Tuscany has many other great regions to...
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Sangiovese of Southern Tuscany in Montecucco
The Montecucco wine region has been gaining visibility in recent years. It has always been overshadowed by some of Tuscany's more prominent wine regions, including its closest neighbor, Montalcino, and...
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Preview into the Food and Wine of Liguria and Emilia Romagna
It’s hard to believe we’re already into August! Between my short visit to Italy a couple weeks ago and a family emergency upon my return, I delayed some of my Tuscan posts from July. I may incorporate...
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Ligurian Vermentino and Pesto
This month I’m hosting our Italian Food, Wine & Travel group as we travel to the regions of Liguria and Emilia Romagna in northern Italy. I’ve been fortunate to visit both regions, but...
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Settecani Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Paired with Emilia Romagna...
When you think about the wines from Emilia Romagna which wines do you think of? Personally, I think of Lambrusco. I’m not talking about the low-quality, overproduced, old-school Lambrusco from the...
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Rossese: One of Liguria's Top Red Grapes
I’ll be rounding out my features this month on the Emilia Romagna and Liguria wine regions with a focus on the Rossesegrape. In the 10 years I’ve been writing Vino Travels I’ve only featured a wine...
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Antonio Galloni leads a Tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the New...
Last month I featured Tuscany, but due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to share my tasting in Boston that I attended at the Boston Winery on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The event was called...
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An Exploration of Collio: Part 1
As we slowly make our way into SeptemberI’m excited this month to feature the northern wine regions of Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige. This month our host for our Italian Food, Wine & Travel...
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A Visit to Collio Diving into the Native Grapes: Friulano and Ribolla Gialla
Last week I took you on a journey to my most recent trip to Italy to the Collio wine area within the Friuli Venezia Giulia wine region in northeastern Italy. This week I’m digging into two of Collio’s...
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A Tasting of Colli Orientali and Collio with Collavini Wines
This week I’m staying in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region highlighting the Collavini winery. Collavini crosses between the Collio DOC and Colli Orientali DOCs. I'll be sharing some of their wines...
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Cantina Tramin: One of Italy's Oldest Wine Cooperatives
This week we explore the Alto Adige region of northern Italy featuring one of the established cooperatives found in Italy, Cantina Tramin. I had the opportunity to ask some questions of Cantina Tramin...
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Great Whites of Collio with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon
For part 3 of my tour of the Collio wine region I’m highlighting the Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon grapes from this region. My last day of touring the Collio region started at Borgo Conventi in Farra...
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Interview with Marzia Varvaglione Highlighting the Varvaglione Primitivo Wines
Earlier this year I highlighted the wine region of Puglia, but following that month’s feature I had the opportunity to sample a couple of wines from the Varvaglione winery in Puglia and connect with...
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The Custoza Grape from the Glacial Hills Near Lake Garda
This month I’ll be focusing on the Veneto wine region all month. Our Italian Food, Wine & Travel group will also be featuring wine and food pairings from this region with a number of writers to...
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Prosecco Superiore Wines with Bellenda and Villa Sandi
If you’ve been a follower of my blog you know that October is a month that I have much to celebrate. From my birthday, to my 10 year wedding anniversary since I got married in Italy, to one of my...
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