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Each of the ten, half-hour episodes of Le Petit Tour takes viewers on a delicious culinary journey in the Aosta Valley. Not only will the spectacular cheeses, wines, cured meats, breads, pastries and other regional products showcased in the series whet your appetite, you’ll also get to meet the producers of artisanal products who are preserving cen...

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At a recent tasting of wines from Maremma, I began to think…this region of Tuscany is often compared to Provence, northwest of the area by some 400 miles and around the bend of the Ligurian Sea, but comparisons with Sicily, almost 650 miles due south, bear remarkable similarities. Both see fewer tourists than other Italian regions, yet there are so...

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-Frederick Wildman and Sons, leading wine importer in the United States, announced today the launch of new augmented reality (AR) experiences for two of the company’s fine Italian wine brands—Santi and Nino Negri. This new feature will transport users to these two esteemed wineries through curated virtual experiences accessible on mobile devices, a...

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There’s no doubt about it, “The Shops at Quonset Point” is a busy place. There’s hustle and bustle aplenty; and folks are coming and going at this attractive shopping plaza anchored by both Dave’s Marketplace and Kohls. But this has always been a busy spot — prior to the plaza, this location was home to one of the largest all-wooden office building...

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Italy's wine tradition is known throughout the world. Each region produces typical wines that are appreciated by the most qualified wine lovers. Among these, there is Campania, an area with an ancient winemaking tradition, suitable for the cultivation of various types of vines. From Irpinia to the Amalfi Coast, from the province of Caserta to the s...

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When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. PDT - What: Musco Center for the Arts, WIlkinson College, and the Italian Studies Program Present: Food and Culture: An Italian Perspective [Virtual Event] - Reserve now Today, at least in the more prosperous countries where variety is available to the masses, the label ‘Italian food’ is a means of marking o...

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A castle, vineyards, barrels, a cellar, then lunch cooked by a Michelin-starred chef paired with Brunello — one of the Val d’Orcia top experiences in Argiano, Tuscany, a stone's throw from Montalcino, home to one of the oldest and most renowned Brunello wineries. Established in 1580, Argiano is home to Villa Bell'Aria, a noble country residence who...

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Holy wine! No, that's not a Batman-style exclamation.  It's the English name for Vin Santo, a golden, ambery dessert wine that's especially beloved by the Tuscans – and often paired with cantucci. The hard, crumbly almond biscotti are dunked into the wine to soften them before eating. Production After harvesting, the vin santo grapes are left to dr...

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In Italy’s southeastern peninsular region, embraced by the Mediterranean breeze of the Adriatic and Ionian seas, is Puglia. Recognized as one of Italy’s culturally richest territories, Puglia has long enjoyed a history of distinction due to its simple but equally rich gastronomy, historic architecture, and long-standing influence in the production...

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Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) host Steve Raye is back with a new series entitled Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People. This show will air in IWP's Monday slot, just as his last series was; dedicated to the narration of his book, Let's Get US Market Ready. Aside from being an author and IWP host, Raye is the President and CEO of Bevology Inc.,...

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