It is considered one of the best red wines in the world. Velvety, opulent, round, Amarone wine is produced only in Veneto region using only local grapes called Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. In Italy we call Amarone “vino da meditazione” that is literally “meditation wine”. Perhaps, not everyone knows that it is a dried passito:…
For the wine drinkers of the world, South Africa is a great place to see, taste and ultimately delight in good quality wine. The country, which is three times the size of California, is an old player in the wine industry, with its wine making history stretching back to the 17th century. The absolute delight…
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…
