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Deciding which wines to pair with carbonara is relatively straightforward. Pasta carbonara itself is simple to prepare – the pasta and egg yolk have a sweet flavor, the guanciale has an oily consistency, the Pecorino Romano is savory, and the abundant freshly ground pepper is pungent and persistent. Therefore, you should pair carbonara with a wine...

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It is an event that serves as an appetizer to dinner with the purpose of socializing with friends while drinking sunset-hued cocktails and snacking on a selection of cheeses and salami, bruschetta and sometimes fried foods.  It is so embedded in the Italian lifestyle that bars all over the Italian peninsula host aperitivi with various drink and foo...

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 The Consorzio di Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo has announced a new communication program in conjunction with other European partners to promote exquisite products that some of the most beautiful territories of Europe have to offer, such as wines from Abruzzo, golden wines from Bordeaux, cherries from Rachi Pieria, and kiwis from Kavala in Greece. "The Cha...

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Romagna Mia! (My Romagna) sang Raoul Casadei way back in 1974. This verse has become a patriotic hymn for every Romagnolo worthy of its name. Romagna is the southern part (if it can be defined as such) of the Emilia Romagna region. It starts from Imola in the hinterland; to Casal Borsetti on the Adriatic; and continues towards Tuscany and Le Marche...

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According to its makers, Santa Margherita Rosé 2020 is “lively and vibrant with fresh acidity and balance, and light floral aromas”, and pairs well with salads, grilled meats and cheese platters. “Santa Margherita has been sharing extraordinary wines that represent an authentic taste of Italy for over eight decades, and we’re proud to announce a ne...

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Villa Antonio is a winery located in the beautiful rolling hills of south-eastern Missouri. The wines they produce are hand-crafted using Northern Italian traditions from varieties of grapes solely grown on their property in Hillsboro, Missouri. Villa Antonio was founded by the late Antonio Polesel, a native of Treviso, Italy. Antonio's wife, Ferna...

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As the world reawakens and travel calls, wine lovers can set sights on no better destination than a region of Italy steeped in traditions that have been honed and crafted in alignment with present-day innovations. Naturally protected atop a stunning hill surrounded by dense forest, Montalcino is one of the richest agricultural terroirs in the world...

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Wine has always played a dominant role in Italian cuisine and culture—although the regions of this thoroughly wine-centric country vary widely in terms of terroirs and traditions. Aosta Valley, the smallest of the 20 regions, is sandwiched in the northwestern corner between France, Switzerland, and Piedmont. Its diminutive size, high-altitude topog...

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Have I ever told you how much I love Chianti? Yeah, I thought so. But please indulge me while I spend a few minutes talking about my affection for this old Italian standard … and tell you about another good one that cost me just over $10. Chianti first caught my attention a long time ago, possibly before I was old enough to buy it legally. I would...

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Located in northwest Italy, Valle d'Aosta is nestled into the Alps north of Piedmont, bordering Switzerland and France. While it's equally as enticing in summer for outdoor activities as it is in the winter for its skiing, it still tends to get overshadowed by the grand cities on Italy's customary tourism circuit.  Yet its gastronomy and delicacies...

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