Have you ever wanted to try new cheeses from all over? Well, you’re not alone as many people claim to be cheeseophiles just like you and I! They are so addictive as they pair well with many different foods, have […]
Not all dishes are created equal… Before I reveal what might be shocking news for some, let me give you a little background info. If you want to understand the perception of what Italian food is, you need to look […]
Eat. Drink. Explore. This is one of the credos to which I strive to my life by each and every day. It is a principle that serves as the very foundation of understanding other cultures. I believe that we could […]
I find it mentally stimulating to continually explore all parts of the world so that we can understand other cultures and people. We should also make visits to famous places in addition to getting off the beaten path to visit […]
I think that it is important to continually grow in life; it keeps you young, quick and alive. I personally don’t know how to live any other way than to be continually learning, pushing and striving for something more. This […]
One of my recent visits to Montepulciano brought me to Villa Sant’ Anna face to face with one of the matriarchs of Montepulciano wines, Simona Ruggeri Fabroni. Her family has owned this magnificent estate for almost 200 years, but been […]
When you manage to eat, drink and explore across the entire region of Piemonte, there is one constant on every table or tasting room here…the wonderful breadsticks known all over the world as grissini. Most of the commercial options available […]
Sanguineto is a Tuscan winery operated by two sisters located in Montepulciano. They produces Nobile di Montepulciano (among four other wines) not to be confused with Montalcino which is famous for producing Brunello. These two cities are only 35 […]
I’ve always believed that when passions and work collide, it’s pure magic. This perspective on life is what has driven me to every far flung corner of Italy in search of more Italian wine and food knowledge as well as […]
