Pasta al pesto is a milestone of typical Italian cuisine, in particular from Liguria region. The original recipe is also quick and easy to prepare. The flavors of the ingredients to be taken into consideration for the perfect pairing with wine are those of basil, cheese and extra virgin olive oil. The advice is to choose a…
Are you in love with Italian food and wine? So here is one of the most beloved seafood pasta recipe: spaghetti con le vongole (spaghetti with clams). And the good news is that is very easy to cook. In general, the best match is with fragrant, very fresh and dry (not sweet) white wines like Chardonnay.…
Just over 40 miles from the Amalfi Coast and 50 from Naples, you can find the ultimate wine tourism destination in Campania, Italy. Irpinia is the terroir of great wines such as Greco di Tufo (white), Fiano di Avellino (white) and Taurasi (red). These three wines are all DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).…
Renowned as the city of love, because of Romeo and Juliet, Verona is also the city of wine, thanks to amazing productions such as Amarone. So, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network announced in November 6, 2016 that it has accepted Verona’s application to join the network as the 10th member, toghether with Adelaide – South…
In Italy, you can find thousands of different wines deriving from thousands of different grape varieties. So it is sometimes difficult to navigate in the panorama of Italian wine. Each region (of the 20 that make up Italy) has its main vine and its flagship wine. Here are three basic wines to discover Piedmont. Nebbiolo is the…
Fine wines, the freshest ingredients and tasty cuisine make this italian region a must-visit destination for gourmands. “When you see Basilicata, you see fields, vineyards, beautiful landscapes, you see the land as it should be,” said the film director, Francis Ford Coppola. Aglianico del Vulture is a tannic, full-bodied red wine from the Basilicata region in…
As one of the world’s best travel destinations, Italy is known for art, unforgettable landscapes, architecture and superb cuisine. But it’s also one of the world’s oldest wine producing countries. The following are 20 of the best Italian certified wine tours. Piedmont Travel Langhe Wine Tour www.travellanghe.com Piedmont Food & Wine www.piedmont-foodandwine.com Piedmont Tasting Tours www.tastingtours.it Veneto Pagus Wine…
