Written on May 31 2017. Posted in Wine Story, Wine Tasting.

In the heart of Italy there is a well kept secret named Roscetto…

Today wine story is about another Italian hidden gem I fell in love with during my last Italian wine tour in April 2017, when I visited the wonderful green heart of Italy, the area nestled between Umbria...

Written on February 21 2017. Posted in Wine Story, Wine Tasting.

Ruchè, the best kept secret of Piedmont

Somebody believes Ruche’ was brought to Piedmont by French nobles from Burgundy (and actually Piedmont was part of France for a long time), but the most widely spread theory is that Ruche’ would have...

Written on December 13 2016. Posted in Wine Story, Wine Tasting.

Ribona and Vernaccia di Serrapetrona, Marche hidden gems

During my last visit to Italy I traveled through the central regions: Tuscany, Umbria and Marche. In the latter I got in touch with two hidden gems, Ribona (known also as Maceratino) and Vernaccia nera...

Written on September 14 2016. Posted in Wine Story, Wine Tasting.

Scouting unexpected flavors: the Italian wine girl goes to Napa Valley

Harvest time in Napa Valley smells good! The morning marine fog and the midday sun are the perfect combination to spread in the air the damp forest floor smell and the pines aroma. Scents which surround...

Written on September 6 2016. Posted in Wine Story, Wine Tasting.

Country chic dinner at Oak Ridge Winery, the V.I.P. trip at WBC 2016

It has been the fate that brought me to Oak Ridge Winery and I couldn’t be more grateful to my lucky star. During the Wine Blogger Conference 2016 in Lodi we, attendees, were supposed to choose a small...

Written on August 8 2016. Posted in Wine Event, Wine Tasting.

Rhone Rangers: Cali French kiss

What happen when America meets the Rhone River Valley? Something intriguing like a Cali French kiss. Since the early 80's several American winemakers began experimenting with Rhone style wines and decided...

Written on May 24 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Vignaioli del Trentino: a seal of quality and respect for the land

If you have ever been in Trentino, you can easily picture in your mind what I am about to describe, if not, close your eyes and try to imagine: beautiful Dolomites mountains, sweet and green rolling...

Written on April 28 2016. Posted in Wine Event, Wine Tasting.

Vinitaly 2016 my wonderful Italian Wine Tour

Back home! I flown back to Italy to attend the biggest worldwide wine fair: Vinitaly. More than a fair, it is a human experience, like those military super tough training programs: you have a chance...

Written on April 3 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Friuli mon amour!

As Italian I am not really a lover of international varieties (unless they are indigenous), for Dna reasons I prefer native grapes and traditional terroir driven methods of vinification...

Written on March 12 2016. Posted in Wine Tasting.

Prosecco? Yes, but Cartizze…

Prosecco is the most sold wine in U.S.: with its fresh, crisp, pleasant bubbles it has conquered America's consumers heart. Among wine lovers it has the reputation of being a simple, easy drinking,...

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