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Caligola Roma DOC Bio: Wines Submerged for Two Years in the Depths of Lake Nemi

Lake Nemi, once an inspiration for renowned artists in the earlier centuries and home to two ancient Roman galleys from Emperor Caligula’s time, sparks inspiration anew. This small volcanic lake, approximately 5.6 kilometers around, rests within the outer ring of the ancient Alban crater in the Alban Hills, near the southern edge of Rome. Lake Nemi, also known as the “Speculum Dianae,” holds a significant … Continue reading Caligola Roma DOC Bio: Wines Submerged for Two Years in the Depths of Lake Nemi

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Let Me Introduce You to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Your Next Choice of Red Wine

As Italy’s wine landscape evolves, Abruzzo emerges as a dynamic force, garnering increasing recognition both nationally and internationally. This achievement is rooted in a storied past rich in tradition, driven by the historical renown of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Coupled with a modern development model that has flourished in the past decade, Abruzzo’s native vines have blossomed, yielding a diverse array of high-quality wines that reflect the … Continue reading Let Me Introduce You to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Your Next Choice of Red Wine

Rowena Dumlao
Center, North, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries

Six Hands Dinner at Maio Restaurant in Rome with Banfi Wines and Gruppo Galli

Six, the themed culinary journey that Maio Restaurant hosts, has seen its second edition on the 10th of April after its debut in October of 2023. The exclusive dining experience unfolds over six courses, each meticulously curated to reflect the evolution of the Maio family’s culinary legacy. From their humble beginnings in Baraggia Vercellese to the grandeur of their establishments in Rome and Milan, guests … Continue reading Six Hands Dinner at Maio Restaurant in Rome with Banfi Wines and Gruppo Galli

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Humus Ristorante of I Cacciagalli Wine Resort: Tradition, Innovation and Territory

Wedged between tradition and innovation with a backbone of territory best describes the kitchen of Humus Restaurant in the hands of Chef Domenico Falzarano. He defines the kitchen as a laboratory of ideas where experimentation and creativity is fulfilled without straying away from tradition. While he chooses a revisited cuisine based on tradition, the key focus of his recipes are the entirety of aromas and … Continue reading Humus Ristorante of I Cacciagalli Wine Resort: Tradition, Innovation and Territory

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Il Picchio and La Corte

The role of the Francois family of Castello di Querceto is profound in the viticultural history of Tuscany. Since 1897 when Carlo Francois purchased the castle built in the Middle Ages located in Greve in Chianti. Of French origin, the family can count among its members some illustrious ancestors such as the brothers Giuseppe, a talented mathematician, and Alessandro, a famous archaeologist. In relation to … Continue reading Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: Il Picchio and La Corte

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

The story of Montecappone and Mirizzi branches out from the family’s historical enoteca (wine shop) in Rome. Enoteca Bomprezzi, which started in 1957 by Alessandro Mirizzi and Sara Blandamura, was the destination for an ample choice of wines and liquors in the area of Tuscolana in Rome. Forty years later, in 1997, the Bomprezzi – Mirizzi family decided to produce their own wine by taking … Continue reading From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Monteverro Wines Express the Grandeur of Tuscany’s Coastal Territory in Their Bottles

Having always been a great lover of fine wines, Georg Weber decided to be a producer instead of a collector. He is not new to wines of prestige so he already knew what kind of wines he wanted to create when he acquired a piece of land at the beginning of the millennium at the heart of Maremma, Tuscany. It had been an endless search … Continue reading Monteverro Wines Express the Grandeur of Tuscany’s Coastal Territory in Their Bottles

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

A Tasting of the Tuscan Wines of Castello di Vicarello with the Dishes of Achilli al Parlamento in Rome

Castello di Vicarello creates wines that take your palate to a journey of penetrating rich and complex flavors which echo international imprints. While Sangiovese is the main protagonist of Tuscan winemaking, they thought laterally by marking their identity in their wines to create an alternative interpretation of Maremma. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec were each chosen to honor the classic wines of … Continue reading A Tasting of the Tuscan Wines of Castello di Vicarello with the Dishes of Achilli al Parlamento in Rome

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

Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche

Dubbed as “I Magnifici 16” which means The Magnificent 16, the Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini (IMT) or Marche Institute for the Protection of Wines, has ventured on a promotion project of Marche’s 16 wine classifications by starting off on an event dedicated to the professional wine sector. IMT, established in 1999, is a consortium of 519 members representing 16 denominations in the region of … Continue reading Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Art and Grape Harvest Celebrated at Sofitel Wine Days 2023 in Rome

As the last grape harvests from vineyards are wrapped up for the year and the berries are safely fermenting in their vessels, Sofitel Wine Days once again celebrates another year of great wine. This year’s celebration is combined with visual art dedicated to wine by Gilbert Bages. Bages is a wine photographer and a former winemaker from the Penedes wine region of Spain. He is … Continue reading Art and Grape Harvest Celebrated at Sofitel Wine Days 2023 in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

I Ciacca Winery of Picinisco: The Success Story From Scotland to Italy with an Ancient Grape Called Maturano

We all follow the paths that life has led us through, but sometimes, when we have reached the apex of the voyage, we wonder about the past, the things that we didn’t pass through while staying on the route we routinely followed. It’s a gnawing feeling called nostalgia. Sentimentality can lead to a whole world of possibilities. Consider it another calling for living the dream … Continue reading I Ciacca Winery of Picinisco: The Success Story From Scotland to Italy with an Ancient Grape Called Maturano

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

What is Roma DOC? When in Rome, Discover the Latest Wine Denomination of Lazio

Being more than two thousand and seven hundred years old, Rome continuously lives as an ancient city rich in layers of history. The culture of wine has always had importance in the ancient Roman civilization. The origin of the production of wine dates back to the Etruscan settlements and the ancient Roman Empire. Wine has always been a part of life on the table, as … Continue reading What is Roma DOC? When in Rome, Discover the Latest Wine Denomination of Lazio

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

Celebrating the Rediscovery of a Native Vine, The Ciliegiolo of Maremma and Other Parts of Italy

Having a past of just being a blending grape, Ciliegiolo has proven to be a grape much worthy of taking a leading role in being vinified alone. In celebration of the grape’s proven outstanding capacity in its monovarietal vinification in some DOC and IGT wines, the consortium, Consorzio Tutela Vini della Maremma Toscana, has organized the first edition of highlighting the variety that took place … Continue reading Celebrating the Rediscovery of a Native Vine, The Ciliegiolo of Maremma and Other Parts of Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Carpineto, Producer of Renowned Tuscan Wines Creates a 4-Hectare Oasis for the Bees

When wine is the sentinel of biodiversity and ambassador of respect for the planet, a concrete action for the care of the environment is what we want to here. Here is a story of an alliance when a winegrower becomes a beekeeper. Antonio Mario Zaccheo, co-founder of Carpineto in 1967 with Giovanni Carlo Sacchet, gives life to BEEdrome, a 4-hectare oasis of happiness to agriculture. … Continue reading Carpineto, Producer of Renowned Tuscan Wines Creates a 4-Hectare Oasis for the Bees

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

A Territory Between the Gran Sasso and the Adriatic Sea: 20 Years of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

In a small viticultural territory linked historically to vinification of grapes, between the Adriatic Sea and the mountain ranges of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, the Montepulciano grape has found the optimal terroir for its expressive identity with the distinctive denomination Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG. The year 2023 marked its 20th anniversary of being given the first denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin … Continue reading A Territory Between the Gran Sasso and the Adriatic Sea: 20 Years of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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