Category: North

North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Charting a Path to Excellence: Tenuta Travaglino’s Legacy from 1868

Cristina and Alessandro Cerri Comi, the dynamic siblings of the fifth generation from the esteemed Travaglino Estate in Oltrepo Pavese, steward a legacy that spans centuries. Their ancestral villa, steeped in 400 years of history, stands as a testament to their family’s enduring commitment to winemaking. Amidst its ancient walls, over 30 fallow deer roam freely, embodying the harmony between nature and tradition. Armed with … Continue reading Charting a Path to Excellence: Tenuta Travaglino’s Legacy from 1868

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
Events, Italy, North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The 50th Anniversary of Piedmontese Gavi DOC Marks its Golden Milestone

The year 2024 marked a significant milestone for Gavi, the esteemed DOCG wine from the province of Alessandria in Piedmont. It’s the 50th anniversary of its Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) status that was officially granted in 1974 for its exceptional quality and representation of its unique terroir. This milestone not only highlighted the rich history and heritage of the craftsmanship Piedmontese winemaking but also … Continue reading The 50th Anniversary of Piedmontese Gavi DOC Marks its Golden Milestone

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Italy, North, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Livenza River: A Slow Food Journey in Discovering the Venetian Territory of Waterways and Land

A river that flows generously through the plains of Veneto and Friuli – Venezia Giulia creating passages that mark picturesque natural landscapes at its path touching banks sprinkled with a collection of lush hydric green vegetation, villages and fields, Livenza River is one of Veneto’s hidden gems. The length of the river is lined with various kinds of willows, alders, birches, acacia, hawthorn and poplars … Continue reading Livenza River: A Slow Food Journey in Discovering the Venetian Territory of Waterways and Land

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Three Crus of Suavia in Soave Classico: Fittà, Castellaro and Tremenalto

The history of Suavia consists of a castle, no frog, few princes and lots of princesses. With an introduction as delightful as this one, it’s hard to restrain yourself from opening the door into the realm of Suavia. The winery is family-owned located in the heart of the Soave Classico appellation in the Veneto region in northern Italy. Today, it is with the fourth generation … Continue reading The Three Crus of Suavia in Soave Classico: Fittà, Castellaro and Tremenalto

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

Oltrepò Pavese, The Land of the Two Unique Expressions of Pinot Noir in Italy

Once again, the Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese (Oltrepò Pavese Wine Protection Consortium) whose members have grown to 34 since the past year, has united to showcase the two excellences that their land expresses with Pinot Noir. The event, “Oltrepò – Terra di Pinot Nero, un Territorio, un Vitigno, Due Eccellenze” (Oltrepò – Land of Pinot Noir, One Territory, One Grape Variety, Two Excellences) took … Continue reading Oltrepò Pavese, The Land of the Two Unique Expressions of Pinot Noir in Italy

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Acetaia Midolini: The 50-Year Old Friulian Balsamic Dressing Born on the Hills of Colli Orientali del Friuli

While the Refosco and Friuliano grapes in Colli Orientali del Friuli end up fermented and bottled as wine, some of these grapes are also destined for other purposes like making balsamic dressing. On a trip in the territory of Colli Orientali del Friuli with the Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo (Consortium for the Protection of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines) where … Continue reading Acetaia Midolini: The 50-Year Old Friulian Balsamic Dressing Born on the Hills of Colli Orientali del Friuli

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

Fifty Years of Viticulture Protection, A Great Milestone Traversed by the Consortium of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines

The year 2020 has seen half a century of growth for the Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo (Consortium for the Protection of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines). It’s an important milestone achieved by the wine consortium in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the northern part of Italy. And along this long voyage it traversed in five decades, it was always hand in hand with … Continue reading Fifty Years of Viticulture Protection, A Great Milestone Traversed by the Consortium of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines

Rowena Dumlao
Italian Wine Labels, North, Wine Labels, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Pink Wines of Bosco del Merlo Symbolize Life in Rosè, A Commitment to Fight Against Breast Cancer

There’s never enough pink especially in summer and while the Barbie craze is going on. So let’s think pink! But Bosco del Merlo is not going with the flow of the current pink trend. Their pink theme has a motive, a very important one for that matter, and had been in place for a long time. Bosco del Merlo is one of the wine estates … Continue reading The Pink Wines of Bosco del Merlo Symbolize Life in Rosè, A Commitment to Fight Against Breast Cancer

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Custoza DOC: How Well Do You Know This Venetian White Wine?

With numerous designated wine denominations in the Veneto, Custoza DOC tends to be overshadowed by its counterparts in the northern Italian region. In numbers, there are 14 DOCGs and 30 DOCs in the region which show how good the territory and its climatic conditions are for viniculture. Custoza is actually a small historical hamlet of roughly a thousand inhabitants. It is located in the southeast … Continue reading Custoza DOC: How Well Do You Know This Venetian White Wine?

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Sustainable Wine World of Carpineti Terrae, Taste and Experience it in Cori

Marco Carpineti is a household name for wines of excellence in the Lazio region most especially their Kius, the sparkling wine obtained from the classic method made from the indigenous grapes of the territory, Bellone and Nero Buono. From a small agricultural land in Cori owned by Marco Carpineti’s ancestors, it has grown into a 500-hectare activity producing some of Italy’s finest wines procured from … Continue reading The Sustainable Wine World of Carpineti Terrae, Taste and Experience it in Cori

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

La Colombera of Piedmont: Expressions of Timorasso with Derthona and Il Montino at Colli Tortonesi

Elisa Semino, an oenologist who was a former student of Attilio Scienza, one of the most authoritative international academics on oenology, is among the young winegrowers of Colli Tortonesi who has set the pioneering goal of the recovery of the Timorasso grapes in the 1990s. Together with her father Piercarlo and brother Lorenzo, she guides their winery, La Colombera in Piedmont. They have set themselves … Continue reading La Colombera of Piedmont: Expressions of Timorasso with Derthona and Il Montino at Colli Tortonesi

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

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

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

The Year 2022 Marks Another Success for Roero Days at Reggia di Venaria in Turin

It was a fulfillment for the wine producers of the Consorzio di Tutela Roero when they closed the two-day wine tasting event at Reggia di Venaria at the outskirts of Turin. A record number of over 3,000 wine enthusiasts have attended Roero Days between the 22nd and 23rd of May 2022. Wine lovers, wine professionals, art lovers and simply the curious ones have had the … Continue reading The Year 2022 Marks Another Success for Roero Days at Reggia di Venaria in Turin

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