Author: Rowena Dumlao

Events, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Claudio Cipressi Wines Dedicated to the Recovery and Cultivation of Tintilia del Molise

“My wines are who we are. Talking about each of them is telling every single emotion with the same intensity that I would like to be alive in every glass, in every sip, in every glance,” comments Claudio Cipressi. Claudio Cipressi, born in Molise, gives profound value and enthusiasm to the viticulture of his region, a southern Italian region with a unique landscape of largely … Continue reading Claudio Cipressi Wines Dedicated to the Recovery and Cultivation of Tintilia del Molise

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Tenuta Il Palagio in Tuscany: Where the Wines of Sting Take Center Stage

Sister Moon, Message in a Bottle, When We Dance. It’s not a list of Sting’s iconic songs but the wines that are produced in his winery in Tuscany, Il Palagio. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner or more popularly known as Sting, one of the most famous rock singers of all time, and his wife Trudie Styler, a film producer and actress, purchased Il Palagio, a run-down … Continue reading Tenuta Il Palagio in Tuscany: Where the Wines of Sting Take Center Stage

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Io Vino 2023: A Wine Selection from the Autochthonous Vines of Campania and Marche

Io Vino, a full day event of showcasing wines obtained from autochthonous grape varieties of the Italian regions of Campania and Marche, was held on the 12th of March at the TH Carpegna Palace (Via Aurelia 481) in Rome. The year 2023 was its sixth edition. Manilo Frattari, a great wine lover, created Io Vino along with his wife Romina Lombardi, who in each edition … Continue reading Io Vino 2023: A Wine Selection from the Autochthonous Vines of Campania and Marche

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Rome Wine Expo 2023: The Second Edition at the Capital

The second edition of Rome Wine Expo which transpired from 4 to 6 March 2023 at the Grand Hotel Palatino in Rome has ended with success. The annual wine event was organized by Riserva Grande to promote the excellence of the wine culture with tasting counters with the presence of the wine producers of Italy and other countries, and masterclasses conducted by experts of the … Continue reading Rome Wine Expo 2023: The Second Edition at the Capital

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Italy

Hilton Rome EUR La Lama: Fuksas Modern Architecture

The newest addition of the Hilton hotels in Rome is La Lama or the blade in English which opened in February 2023. Its name is derived from its shape. Its odd dimension of 60 meters high, 130 meters long and 16 meters wide does remind you of a thin blade. The peculiarity of the external structure is quite unique, standing out high in the sky, … Continue reading Hilton Rome EUR La Lama: Fuksas Modern Architecture

Rowena Dumlao
Wineries, Events, Wineries in Italy, Italy, South

The Volcanic Wines of Campi Flegrei: Falanghina and Piedirosso

Volcanic wines have been hovering on top of everyone’s list lately and for so much good reason. These wines are born with great personalities, imprinted with deep expressions of minerality, marked salinity and bright acidity influenced by the composition of the soil where they are planted. Campi Flegrei is one of the territories in Italy that’s well-known for its volcanic wines, specifically the Falanghina, the … Continue reading The Volcanic Wines of Campi Flegrei: Falanghina and Piedirosso

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Hotel De’ Ricci: The Boutique Hotel in Rome Where Every Serious Wine Lover Should Stay

The recipient of the Best Cellar award of Rome by the Wine Spectator for the fourth consecutive year, this intimate eight-suite boutique hotel boasts of a treasure trove of a cellar with over 1,500 labels (for over 10,000 bottles) of prestigious wine estates. Hotel De’ Ricci takes wine determinedly. Wine is everywhere in the hotel where framed bottles of renowned Italian and French labels are … Continue reading Hotel De’ Ricci: The Boutique Hotel in Rome Where Every Serious Wine Lover Should Stay

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South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Wines of Mamoiada, Sardinia: Where Cannonau Found its Unique Identity

Cannonau is one of the principal grape varieties planted in the island of Sardinia. It is a late-ripening variety that is best suited for the climate of the island where it is predominantly hot and dry. The wine produced from this grape can be blended with other varieties or monovarietal, which most producers prefer. Cannonau is characterized by its full body with deep ruby red … Continue reading The Wines of Mamoiada, Sardinia: Where Cannonau Found its Unique Identity

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Poderi Gallino: A Small Family Winery Producing Organic Quality Wines in Piedmont

With almost fifty years of history in viticulture, the Gallino family of Poderi Gallino has shown great passion for their wine production in Cisterna d’Asti, Piedmont since 1977. They cultivate vines in their 6-hectare land between the provinces of Asti and Cuneo. They have small vineyards planted with local grape varieties namely Barbera, Nebbiolo, Arneis and Croatina which are cultivated according to the organic methods … Continue reading Poderi Gallino: A Small Family Winery Producing Organic Quality Wines in Piedmont

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Restaurants

Rovente Osteria: Discovering the Most Tender and Tastiest Grilled Beef in Rome

Chef Diego Beretta and his wife Rosa Di Pietro gave new life to a big space that used to house Il Barrocciaio Restaurant for years. Via Salentina 12 in Rome now has a new modern facade for a new beginning, thanks to the new proprietors. The district of San Lorenzo is linked to authentic Roman cuisine and at the same time, starting to open to … Continue reading Rovente Osteria: Discovering the Most Tender and Tastiest Grilled Beef in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Manco Restaurant of Rome: In Search of a Contemporary Key to Lazio Cuisine

Manco was created with one main ingredient: the dream that united four young chefs, Derscariu Cosmin, Edoardo Ceccacci and brothers Marco and Lorenzo Di Paolo, to open a restaurant of their own. The restaurant just opened last summer in Rome and it has been receiving a very good response from the public. Joining them is another young chef, Anastasia Paris, who came back to Italy … Continue reading Manco Restaurant of Rome: In Search of a Contemporary Key to Lazio Cuisine

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

De Zhuang: Chinese Hotpot Cauldron Turns its Heat Up in Rome with its Spicy Oriental Flavors

Hotpot has been on the spotlight for years and with so much reason for it. What’s interesting to know is that this popular Chinese meal has a very long history of more than a thousand years. From its humble beginning among Mongolian horsemen, modern trends even glamorized it with barbie dolls dressed in thin slices of meat, Hello Kitty and teddy bear-shaped mala broth. Legend … Continue reading De Zhuang: Chinese Hotpot Cauldron Turns its Heat Up in Rome with its Spicy Oriental Flavors

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, North, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Wine Pairing Dinner with Piedmont Wines of Crotin 1897 at Ristorante Approdo 56 in Rome

Federico Russo, the agronomist among the three brothers who are behind Crotin 1897 of Monferrato, Piedmont took four labels of their wine production to Ristorante Approdo 56 in Rome to recount the story of the winery that he runs with his brothers. The wines were paired with the seafood dishes of Chef Pietro Mirto. Among the dishes was pasticcio di lasagne with salicornia and seafood … Continue reading Wine Pairing Dinner with Piedmont Wines of Crotin 1897 at Ristorante Approdo 56 in Rome

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Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Suinsom Restaurant of South Tyrol: Alessandro Martellini Takes His Innovative Alpine Cuisine to the Top

Hospitality at Hotel Tyrol is a 360-degree experience. It’s about the a picturesque territory surrounded by the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cozy holiday place where a warm family atmosphere envelopes its guests, and a unique gastronomy where tradition meets innovation in the kitchen of newly-awarded Executive Chef Alessandro Martellini. Hotel Tyrol is a family-run 4-star superior hotel owned by Bibiana Dirler, her … Continue reading Suinsom Restaurant of South Tyrol: Alessandro Martellini Takes His Innovative Alpine Cuisine to the Top

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti Recounts its 20 Years Through Armando Castagno’s Book

In celebration of the 20th year anniversary of the Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti, the association entrusted to Armando Castagno, one of Italy’s well-respected wine professionals, the task of interviewing all 37 wine producers, recounting their stories, their wines and their valued territory, a part of the splendid Chianti Classico area, through a book entitled “Castellina in Chianti – Territorio, Vino, Persone”. As … Continue reading The Association of Winemakers in Castellina in Chianti Recounts its 20 Years Through Armando Castagno’s Book

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