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Destinations, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, North, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Experiencing Langhe’s Treasures: The Unusual Tour with Albeisa

In the scenic region of Langhe, where the vineyard landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato are celebrated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, a unique, artisanal wine bottle known as the Albeisa has stood as an emblem of local craftsmanship and tradition since the 1700s. Originally conceived by the wine producers around Alba, this distinctive bottle was brought to life by the skilled hands of master glassblowers … Continue reading Experiencing Langhe’s Treasures: The Unusual Tour with Albeisa

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

Unveiling Trentino: Agronomical and Oenological Sustainabilty Exploration in the Italian Alps

Located between the shimmering waters of Lake Garda and the majestic peaks of the Dolomites at the heart of the Italian Alps, Trentino reveals an enchanting story of nature, culture, and tradition. Recently, the Consorzio di Tutela Vini del Trentino (Consortium for the Protection of Trentino Wines) orchestrated an immersive tour dedicated to unveiling the essence of Trentino’s local food and wine. From the robust … Continue reading Unveiling Trentino: Agronomical and Oenological Sustainabilty Exploration in the Italian Alps

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

Ca du Ferrà: Generational Leap of Faith and Love Leading to Wine Excellence

The story of Cà du Ferrà begins with the meeting of two worlds: Antonio Zoppi, hailing from Bonassola, and Aida Forgione from Campania. Over thirty years ago, Antonio, an entrepreneur, and Aida, a merchant with a deep-rooted family history in winemaking, crossed paths. Aida’s name itself is a tribute to Verdi’s opera, inspired by her grandfather, a musician at the San Carlo theatre in Naples. … Continue reading Ca du Ferrà: Generational Leap of Faith and Love Leading to Wine Excellence

Rowena Dumlao
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

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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

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