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

Rowena DumlaoJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Cantina Il Passo’s Muti-Awarded Alberi in Piano Aglianico del Vulture, Celebrating 10 Years

Ten years have passed for Maria Grimolizzi and her husband Raffaele when they purchased a 30-year old vineyard in Barile in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. They have always been involved in the cultivation of olives and cereals but the decision to venture into wine making had been very fruitful for them. From the first vintage of 2013 of the Aglianico del Vulture DOC, … Continue reading Cantina Il Passo’s Muti-Awarded Alberi in Piano Aglianico del Vulture, Celebrating 10 Years

Rowena DumlaoJune 27, 2022

Center, Events, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Domus Artium Closes its Concert Season at Palazzo Ducale of Gallese

After the success of its previous concerts, Domus Artium closes its curtains for the summer season on 19 June 2022 after a spectacular night of music at the Palazzo Ducale of Gallese by the Venice Baroque Orchestra, cellist Nina Kotova and flutist Andrea Griminelli which was followed afterwards with the dinner prepared by Chef Lorenzo Iozzia of the Michelin-starred restaurant Casa Iozzia and the wines … Continue reading Domus Artium Closes its Concert Season at Palazzo Ducale of Gallese

Rowena DumlaoJune 24, 2022June 25, 2022

Events, Italy

Catalonia, Where Eating is Culture: Tasting Event of The Territory

Catalunya, On El Menjar És Culture translates to Catalonia, Where Eating is Culture. Perhaps it is the phrase that best describes Catalonia. It is a gastronomic paradise that has conjured a richness in its cuisine with the integration of heritage tradition, terroir and ultimately, creativity of its illustrious chefs. Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital, boasts 22 Michelin-starred restaurants and other 25 restaurants across the entire province of Barcelona. … Continue reading Catalonia, Where Eating is Culture: Tasting Event of The Territory

Rowena DumlaoJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Restaurants in Rome

Aventina Gourmet Shop and Restaurant in Rome, A Chef’s Concept From Counter to Plate

Your entry to Aventina’s door greets you with an impressive long glass window display brimming with a myriad of cheeses, cured, fresh and dry-aged meat while the rest of the space has fully-stocked shelves filled with Italian and international gourmet food products and bottles of wine. It’s a gourmet shop that wills you to enjoy browsing and taste. And that’s what Aventina’s tables are for … Continue reading Aventina Gourmet Shop and Restaurant in Rome, A Chef’s Concept From Counter to Plate

Rowena DumlaoJune 21, 2022

Events, Italy, North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Let’s Talk About Pinot Nero From Oltrepò Pavese in Italy

The 29 wine producers of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese showcased their wines in Rome last 31 May 2022 in Beef Bazaar Restaurant at the second edition of the Talk ‘n’ Toast – Conversations on Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir). The wine event was opened with an interactive discussion by Filippo Bartolotta, a communicator of Italian wine for over twenty years, and Adua Villa, a … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Pinot Nero From Oltrepò Pavese in Italy

Rowena DumlaoJune 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Italian Wine Labels, Wine Labels

Sensi Fattoria di Calappiano Collegonzi Ciliegiolo 2020

Here’s a wine label of Sensi Winery produced at Fattoria di Calappiano, which follows the principles of organic farming. It is obtained from 100% Ciliegiolo which are cultivated in a hilly terrain about 150 meters asl on sandy, limestone and marl substrates with sandy shale rich in marine fossils. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for 15 days, followed by … Continue reading Sensi Fattoria di Calappiano Collegonzi Ciliegiolo 2020

Rowena DumlaoJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022

Restaurants in Rome

Barnaba Wine Bar & Cucina: The New Concept of Approachability in the Kitchen

Barnaba, a popular wine bar has pegged its position among Romans as one of the most preferred wine spots for the past four years. It is located in the Aventino district and just a stone’s throw away from the Pyramid of Cestius. True what we all say, a bottle of good wine is best enjoyed with great food, so Barnaba has renewed its platform by … Continue reading Barnaba Wine Bar & Cucina: The New Concept of Approachability in the Kitchen

Rowena DumlaoJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022

North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Chiara Soldati of La Scolca Winery: After Being Appointed as Cavaliere del Lavoro, What’s Next?

Chiara Soldati, CEO of the prestigious Piedmontese winery La Scolca, was recently appointed as one of the 25 Cavalieri del Lavoro (Knights of the Order of Merit for Labor) by the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella. It is an honorable recognition which acknowledges the 103-year long commitment of her family to viticulture. The company, which has been under the guidance of Chiara Soldati … Continue reading Chiara Soldati of La Scolca Winery: After Being Appointed as Cavaliere del Lavoro, What’s Next?

Rowena DumlaoJune 15, 20222 Comments

Restaurants, Southern Italy

Barà Japanese Fusion Restaurant: A Journey Through Oriental Flavors in Avellino

Andrea Rullo, a young chef who was born and raised in Avellino in the Campania region and passionate about the oriental flavors, decided to open his Japanese restaurant right in the city where he was born. After procuring invaluable knowledge and experience in Italy and abroad over the years, he felt ready to embark on his project of introducing new flavors and experiences to his … Continue reading Barà Japanese Fusion Restaurant: A Journey Through Oriental Flavors in Avellino

Rowena DumlaoJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Wineries, Wineries in Europe

The Lighter Side of Bordeaux: Bordeaux Dry Whites for the Summer

Red wine is undoubtedly what most people think of when they hear the word Bordeaux. Indeed, Bordeaux can refer not only to a city in France and its surrounding wine region, but also a color – specifically which is pretty close to red. And that makes sense, as the best known Bordeaux wines (including the legendary First Growths of 1855) are almost all red in … Continue reading The Lighter Side of Bordeaux: Bordeaux Dry Whites for the Summer

Rowena DumlaoJune 12, 2022June 21, 2022

North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Albugnano 549: Nebbiolo at a High Altitude in Piedmont

We are in Piedmont with its most exalted grape variety, Nebbiolo. It is the same grape that makes Barolo and Barbaresco but this time, we are moving towards another part of the Piedmont region where it also found a suitable home at the highest altitude of 549 meters above sea level, at the hilltop village of Albugnano, on the east of Turin and the northern … Continue reading Albugnano 549: Nebbiolo at a High Altitude in Piedmont

Rowena DumlaoJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Center, Italian Wine Labels, Wine Labels, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Nittardi Launches International Art Contest for its 40th Anniversary Wine Label

Nittardi Wine Estate is a boutique winery situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region with 40 hectares of vineyards divided between Castellina in Chianti and Maremma in Tuscany. It was originally a defensive tower known as early as 1183 by the name of “Nectar Dei” (The Nectar of the God) between Florence and Sienna. In the 16th-century, the estate was owned̀ by one … Continue reading Nittardi Launches International Art Contest for its 40th Anniversary Wine Label

Rowena DumlaoMay 28, 2022May 28, 2022

Events, Italy, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Beviamoci Sud 2022 in Rome: Highlighting the Southern Italian Wine Regions

Beviamoci Sud, which literally means “Let’s Drink South”, has finally opened its doors in Rome again after two years of hiatus due to the pandemic. In the weekend of 14 to 15 May 2022, Riserva Grande Agency organized the fourth edition of the wine event dedicated to the wines of Southern Italy at Hotel Villa Pamphili in collaboration with wine critics Andrea Petrini of Percorsi … Continue reading Beviamoci Sud 2022 in Rome: Highlighting the Southern Italian Wine Regions

Rowena DumlaoMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022