Since Airbnb, the popular stay and homesharing booking site, introduced “Categories” in 2022, millions of unique accommodations around the world have been discovered by travelers, and some of the most popular are those in “vineyards,” with more than 33,000 listings in Italy alone. Nights spent there increased by 400% in 2023 compared to 2022, and h...
READ MOREEnd of summer is fast approaching, yet the beautiful landscape of the wine country and the warm weather around the San Francisco Bay Area don’t seem to suggest so. Sundays mean, for many, a glass of wine and a relaxing time with family and friends under the sunny skies of Sonoma County. Festa Italiana, the event organized by Orsi Family Vineyards...
READ MORE"On Monday, August 6th, four thousand bottles of wine disappeared into the depths of the Gulf of Naples, lowered to more than 40 metres below sea level." This is how Francesco Lerro, a Neapolitan entrepreneur, began to realise his dream of transforming the seabed into an underwater winery. This project brings the ageing of wine, oil, and vinegar to...
READ MORESunday 09/08/2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Museo Italo Americano - 2 Marina Blvd, Building C - San Francisco, CA. Join us for a celebration of Piemonte and be transported to the wine country of the Langhe. Photographer Matt O’Brien will present work from “Campi dei Nonni,” his captivating exploration of traditional farming, winemaking, and family life in...
READ MOREWhenever I return to Tuscany, I’m reminded of what Leonardo da Vinci famously said, “Tuscany is the ultimate canvas, painted with the hues of history and culture.” Each trip I take paints a more vivid set of colors on my happy memories of this Italian region. Every stone wall, every vineyard, and every rolling hillside—framed in tall cypress trees—...
READ MOREThe grape harvest in Italy is a fascinating experience that brings you into close contact with nature. Experiencing the grape harvest in Italy at first hand is a relaxing moment that will make you appreciate both the raw material you harvest and the local culture linked to food and wine. Being part of a millenary tradition, such as the grape harves...
READ MOREThe US reconfirms its position as Italy’s number one wine partner, 792.8 million euros in value (+5.5% compared to the same period in 2023). Italian wineries continue to invest heavily in promoting their wines in the States, and will be the stars of many events scheduled on the US market. Everyone is waiting for the grand debut of “Vinitaly USA”, o...
READ MOREBarrels roll up and down the streets of the city called the “Pearl of the Renaissance”, Montepulciano, and the people rolling them are virtually paying homage to the winemakers. The winemakers, thanks to their work, and to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano generate a local economy estimated at around 1 billion euros, in terms of asset values, turnover,...
READ MORESince 1950, Italian wine brand Riunite has been rooted in quality, a trait that took the company from a coalition of nine cooperative wineries in the Reggio Emilia province to a global leader in grape and wine production. Now, Riunite is reimagining the historic brand for a contemporary audience with a fresh, modern look and a new way to enjoy its...
READ MOREIn 2021, owner Jacqui Goodale told Northforker that Terra Vite Winery and Vineyard (250 Manor Lane, Jamesport) was “Italy meets the North Fork.” It’s certainly true of the Italian name, which translates to “earth” and “vine,” and the Italian influence is now even more pronounced with the addition of a retail store on the premises, the Enoteca. The...
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