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Italy’s Colli Euganei: Volcanic Origins and the Rise of Contemporary Red Wines

Just south of Padua, the Colli Euganei (Euganean Hills) rise gently from the plains, their cone-shaped profiles shaped by ancient volcanic activity and centuries of careful human stewardship. These hills form one of Italy’s most quietly compelling wine regions, where modern red wines combine history, character, and remarkable drinkability. Grapes and Terroir The identity of the Colli Euganei is inseparable from its volcanic origins and … Continue reading Italy’s Colli Euganei: Volcanic Origins and the Rise of Contemporary Red Wines

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Bosco del Merlo’s Life in Rosé: A Health and Wellness Project

The Paladin family, deeply rooted in the Veneto region since 1962, has extended its passion for sustainable viticulture into a heartfelt social cause through Bosco del Merlo’s Life in Rosé initiative. Supporting LILT (Lega Italiana Lotta ai Tumori) in its Pink Ribbon campaign, Bosco del Merlo dedicates each October to raising awareness for cancer prevention and the benefits of a balanced, health-focused lifestyle. This year, … Continue reading Bosco del Merlo’s Life in Rosé: A Health and Wellness Project

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
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?

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Discovering The Thermal Springs and Wines of The Volcanic Euganean Hills

If Padova, with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is already a city that’s waiting to be explored, then just half an hour away to its southwest is another area that demands our attention. The Euganean Hills or Colli Euganei in Italian, are a group of hills of volcanic origin that formed about 35 million years ago. It is a now a regional park that covers … Continue reading Discovering The Thermal Springs and Wines of The Volcanic Euganean Hills

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Bortolomiol 70th Anniversary Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2020, A Special Edition

Bortolomiol, a winery in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG appellation is commemorating the first 70 years of the company and the pioneering work of its founder Giuliano Bortolomiol with a special bottle of Prosecco. This unique edition, the 70th Anniversary Rive di Col San Martino Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2020, is a sparkling wine in a limited number of 8,000 bottles … Continue reading Bortolomiol 70th Anniversary Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2020, A Special Edition

Rowena Dumlao
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Terre di Leone of Valpolicella: Imprinting an Identity of Excellence in Their Wines

Love for the territory of Marano and passion for winemaking of Chiara Turati and Federico Pellizzari that generated Terre di Leone in the 1990s. Federico is originally from Marano who is deeply rooted to the territory since birth, while Chiara, who arrived in Valpolicella at a later time, fell in love with the hills of Valpolicella. Being fascinated by the tales about Leone, Federico’s grandfather, … Continue reading Terre di Leone of Valpolicella: Imprinting an Identity of Excellence in Their Wines

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Celebrating Graziano Merotto Who Marks 50 Years of History with Prosecco

The authentic interpreters of Prosecco Superiore on the hills of Conegliano Valdobbuadene still tread through their vineyards manually, always mindful of the health and quality of the grapes that grow in their vines. It’s a tedious work that requires a lot of time and energy but with the immense devotion to the art of winemaking, it is never considered a burden. Graziano Merotto is one … Continue reading Celebrating Graziano Merotto Who Marks 50 Years of History with Prosecco

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Fifty Years of Custoza DOC Wine: A Unique Blend of White Grapes in Lago di Garda

We are in Lago di Garda, the largest lake in Italy moving towards the southeast area of the lake in a small historical hamlet called Custoza. Looking towards the east you can see Verona while towards the north you can see the imposing view of the Monte Baldo mountain range. It is a land of panoramic scenery and a richness of cultural heritage, trodden by … Continue reading Fifty Years of Custoza DOC Wine: A Unique Blend of White Grapes in Lago di Garda

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Vibrant and Fresh Wines of Paladin Vigne e Vini of Veneto, Italy

Years of following around his grandfather from the vineyards to the cellar has influenced a curious child into continuing his family’s legacy when he reached adulthood. Growing up with the excitement of having healthy grapes, the perennial anxiety over the weather, the touch of the soil and the smell of wine cellars do embed remarkable imprints into a child’s life. That is how Valentino Paladin … Continue reading The Vibrant and Fresh Wines of Paladin Vigne e Vini of Veneto, Italy

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

The Beginning of a New Territorial Identity of Giusti Wines by Oenologist Graziana Grassini

“I chose Graziana (Grassini) for her combination of feminine grace, Tuscan dedication and international sensitivity. I came back to my homeland to give back some of the luck I got in my life, the result of years of commitment and sacrifice. My dream is that this little corner of Paradise, the Montello area, will become an international standard,” says Ermenegildo Giusti. Ermenegildo Giusti is an … Continue reading The Beginning of a New Territorial Identity of Giusti Wines by Oenologist Graziana Grassini

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

The Tedeschi Family’s 400 Years of Winemaking in Valpolicella, Italy

Riccardo, Sabrina and Antonietta Tedeschi, fifth generation of the Tedeschi Family, together with their father Lorenzo, have been keeping the family tradition of winemaking in Valpolicella for 400 years. It was in 1630 when their ancestors first purchased vines and two centuries later, in 1824, the company which bears the family name today was established by Nicolò Tedeschi. Indeed, they are one of the historical … Continue reading The Tedeschi Family’s 400 Years of Winemaking in Valpolicella, Italy

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