Emilia-Romagna Wine Picks
In our virtual wine tour, we linger a little longer in the north of Italy, just under the boot “cuff,” namely in Emilia-Romagna, one of
October 22, 2014
Tag: Italian wine
Wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is Italy’s most northeastern wine region. It shares borders with Austria, Slovenia and Venice and, according to lifeinitaly.com, is “by far the most
September 10, 2014
Exploring Trentino-Alto Adige Wines
Nestled in northern Italy, at the “boot’s” upper cuff, right below the Austrian and Swiss borders, lies the Italian wine region Trentino-Alto Adige. Trentino-Alto Adige
August 27, 2014
Two Distinctive Piemonte Wines: Arneis and Barbera
In this current series on Italian wine regions, we are highlighting a single red and white wine that are most distinct to each wine region.
July 23, 2014
Lombardy and Umbria
Lombardy and Umbria make an odd couple. There is very little in common between the two regions. From the wealthy haute couture of Lombardy to
February 29, 2012
Wine Tasting in Chianti
While in Italy a few weeks ago, David and I were delighted to take part in a wine tasting in Chianti. Specifically, we participated in
February 22, 2012
Trentino-Alto Adige Cuisine and Wine
In preparation for my upcoming trip to Italy, I invite you to join me on my exploratory journey through the Italian wine regions! This week,
January 4, 2012
Pairing Abruzzo Cuisine and Wine
In my last blog, I broke down the Italian wine classification system. Italian wine regions are as distinct as their regional cuisines. For the next
December 14, 2011
Italian Wine Classification System
In my article entitled Why Is Italian Wine Intimidating?, I highlighted two of the complexities associated with Italian wine: wine naming conventions and the vast
December 7, 2011
Why Is Italian Wine Intimidating?
We’re going to have a lot of fun over the next few months as we explore Italian wine. But before all the fun, I need
November 30, 2011