by Kerin O'Keefe   Some say no other beverage defines the Italian philosophy of la dolce vita, or the good life, quite like Prosecco. It's long been the aperitivo of choice for Italians up and down the peninsula, and it's now the most sold sparkler in the U.S.—and for good reason: It's refreshing, flavorful, light-bodied, (usually)...

Akron is getting its own rustic Italian trattoria when Cipollina opens next week. Laurie Bordonaro, owner of Guy’s Subs, an Akron standard since 1963, is opening Cipollina next door, at 6 Clinton St. Working with her is Jerry Clementi, a former Aroma owner and Buffalo restaurant veteran.   The plan is to open March 9, as Local Restaurant Wee...

Enjoy a selection of some of the most exclusive wines from the region of Campania. Learn about the different grapes, their unique characteristics and enjoy a paring appetizers demonstration prepared live by Louis Coluccio owner of A.L.C. Italian Grocery in Bay Ridge, the destination for serious but frugal Italian food purists. An event not to be mi...

Sunday, March 15, 2015 @ 3:00PM - Italian American Club of Mahopac Members: Bring your homemade wine to enter the contest! Join us at the Italian American Club of Mahopac for an afternoon of fun, food and tradition! Members: bring one gallon of your white or red homemade wine for the judging contest and, of course, to share...

  WTI Magazine #64    2015 July, 10Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin for www.vinotravelsitaly.com      Translation by:   This time I'm gonna on the Italian white grape from Piedmont, Arneis: I just had the opportunity to meet one of the charming owners and winemaker, Roberto Damonte, of the Malvira winery in the Roero of Piedmont. The Malvira win...

by Emanuele Scarci   After 36 years, wine producer Santa Margherita tackles the huge US market with its own importing and distribution company, which will start operations next January. "We have been preparing for this for the past five years, said Gaetano Marzotto, chairman of the Santa Margherita group.   "The American company...

On July 19th 2012 the US Congressional Wine Caucus will convene about the future of Italian wine in the USA, with Italian wine producers such as Cristina Mariani-May (Cantina Castello Banfi), Matteo Lunelli (Cantine Ferrari), Marilisa Allegrini (Cantina Allegrini), Daniela Mastroberardino (Cantina Terredora), Luca Paschina (Casa Vinicola Zonin), Od...

Italian cities, landscapes, works of art, Made in Italy products, creativity: they all revolve around beauty, which the whole world recognizes as the country's hallmark. The impression that Italy leaves may, at times, exceed reality, but the fact remains that beauty is manifested in the originality and attentive workmanship of Italian products, def...

Accolade Wines North America has just introduced Da Luca, a stylish range of super-premium Italian wines, to the U.S. Three distinct single varietal offerings from Da Luca include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Prosecco and can be found in U.S. markets this spring.   According to Accolade Wines North America Vice President of Marketing Reid St...

Little Italy will soon have a new spot for sipping wine and nibbling on appetizers. Pane e Vino is set to open in a South High Street property directly next door to Cafe Gia, an Italian restaurant owned by Gia Blattermann along with her husband, the restaurant's executive chef, Gianfranco Fracassetti.   The location is not a coincidence. Bla...