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Not Just Prosciutto and Parmigiano: The Surprisingly Great Wines of the Parma Hills

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:18

Most visitors to Emilia-Romagna associate the Parma area with ham and cheese, and rightly so; it’s the heart of production of the prized Prosciutto di Parma…

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Autumn Wine Festivals in Tuscany 2019

by elisascarton | Mon, 09/09/2019 - 09:56

Every September and October, wine drinkers, winemakers and all around wine nuts come together to celebrate the vendemmia or wine harvest in Tuscany.…

Food & Drink

Wines in the cellar of Artimino wine estate in Tuscany

Before the Super Tuscans, There Was Carmignano

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 08/15/2019 - 00:00

I’ve always associated Chianti wine with, well, Chianti, the area of Tuscany between Florence and Siena where the famous wine is produced. So, on a recent bike…

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All You Need to Know About Orange Wine, The Perfect Summer Tipple

by Jamie Mackay | Tue, 07/23/2019 - 05:33

Let’s face it, the summer heat can sometimes get rough in Italy. From June to September, midday to 5pm, all but the most intrepid Italophiles will be forced…

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Vineyards in Veneto where Prosecco is made

Prosecco Hills Added to Unesco's World Heritage List

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/16/2019 - 03:00

The ‘Hills of Prosecco di Conegliano and Valdobbiadene’, in the Veneto region, have been added to Unesco’s World Heritage Sites list. The decision was…

Travel

Tasting ‘Volcanic’ Wines On Board the Etna Train

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/28/2019 - 01:00

The lands that surround Catania and Mount Etna in Sicily have been farmed since the Neolithic; indeed, they’re home to the oldest agricultural civilization on…

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Prosecco vineyards in the Veneto region of Italy

Cin Cin! Prosecco Is Now Best-Selling Sparkling Wine in the World

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/08/2019 - 06:19

Bubbly Prosecco epitomizes la dolce vita italiana – and that may be the reason for its success. Fresh, light-bodied, dry and fruity, it is the perfect drink…

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A Chef’s Guide to the Veneto: The Do’s and Don’ts of Eating, Drinking and Exploring in Venice and Beyond

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 01/04/2019 - 00:47

The Veneto region has captured the hearts of writers, artists, filmmakers--and tourists. Approximately 20 million visit Venice, its largest city, each year.…

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Soave Winemaking Region Named Agricultural Heritage of Global Significance by FAO

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 12/18/2018 - 00:00

The Soave wine country of the Veneto region in northern Italy was awarded a special recognition by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United…

Culture

Tuscany’s Best Autumn Wine Festivals and the Wines to Take Home From Them

by elisascarton | Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:31

In autumn, Tuscan thoughts turn from beach to vineyard as the region prepares for one its favourite traditions, the vendemmia (wine harvest). After a…