Wine Guide
Millennials and Wine 101: tips and tricks for newbies
Millennials and wine: a handy guide for newbies who really want to know how to serve Chianti Classico properly (or even understand how a cockscrew works!) There has been a lot of news lately about the fact that millennials are not wine consumers: we like beer and cockails. Well, dear Baby-Boomer … Read More
Food in Tuscany
Gluten-Free Pasta and Food in Italy: what and where to eat
It’s not hard to find gluten-free pasta or food in Italy despite what you’d think, with this being the land of pizza and pasta. Being diagnosed celiac or being sensitive to gluten is more and more common, and with that has come a greater awareness in Italy toward the needs of those who follow a …Read More
March 14, 2019
Italy Travel
13 Hilarious Italian Expressions You Should Definitely Use
There are a few Italian expressions that will have you laughing when you hear them, especially in translation. Let’s learn a few to use on your next trip! Making daily language mishaps in Italian has become part of my daily routine. The second I start to feel most confident, throwing out expressions without thinking, is …Read More
March 11, 2019
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Food in Tuscany
Italian Cheese: 20 reasons to love cheese in every region
Italian cheese differs from region to region. That’s at least 20 different Italian cheeses, delicious formaggio, that characterize every part of Italy! Come on this cheesy journey with us. President and statesman Charles de Gaulle wondered how it could ever be possible to govern a country –his France– with more cheeses than calendar days. The …Read More
March 4, 2019
Italy Travel
Tuscany Books: A Literary Guide to Visiting Tuscany
There is just something about the bewitching landscape of Tuscany that has long inspired writers from the time of Boccaccio to the modern day: just think of Francis Mayes’ 1996 literary bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun. What better way to discover Italy than through literary personalities who have not only traveled through this immense and …Read More
February 26, 2019
Wine Guide
TV Shows about Wine to Binge Watch
Picture it: Thursday night, no emails to check, phone switched to airplane mode, a good homemade meal and an inviting couch. “What am I watching tonight?” is the question. The answer? Wine TV shows, of course! If you’re looking for new TV shows about wine to add to your Netflix or Amazon Prime stream, we’ve …Read More
February 13, 2019
Italy Travel
Churches in Florence to Put on your Must-See List
There are so many churches in Florence, it’s hard to know which ones to visit! Here’s a mix of famous basilicas and more intimate churches we recommend for your next visit, with a bit of history and photos to tempt you. Churches in Florence: the most famous ones Santa Croce Several years ago, I …Read More
February 7, 2019
Italy Travel
Alto Adige Wine Travel Guide: a Gewürztraminer guide & itinerary
From our wine travel guide series by Eleonora aka @enozioni, an itinerary for the mountainous area of Alto Adige, making Gewürztraminer wine, with what to see and most importantly what to drink! Nature all round and striking mountains set the scene for outdoor excursions and food and wine tastings. Exploring the Wine Road …Read More
February 5, 2019
Wine Guide
Benvenuto Brunello 2019: the best of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Amongst the major wine events in Italy each year, Benvenuto Brunello is one of the most exciting previews! This preview (or in Italian anteprima) marks its 27th year presenting the famous Brunello di Montalcino wines in southern Tuscany. Benvenuto Brunello is organized by the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino; since its DOC recognition in …Read More
February 4, 2019
Italy Travel
Why Winter in Italy is the Best Time to Visit
Although beaches and sun may draw you to Italy, there’s lots of reasons Winter in Italy is the best time to visit! Let us convince you. “Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” – Pietro Aretino I dare say that the Tuscan-born controversial Italian intellectual, Pietro Aretino, had a point. …Read More
January 29, 2019
Italy Travel
Piedmont Wine Travel Guide: a wine lovers’ itinerary in Barolo Territory
From our new wine travel guide series by Eleonora @enozioni, an itinerary for Piedmont’s Barolo territory with what to see and most importantly what to drink! History, culture, picture-perfect scenery, sublime food and wine traditions and much more. The ideal combination of these assets, Piedmont is a lively and surprising destination, an amalgamation of …Read More
January 24, 2019
Italy Travel
Annual Wine Events in Tuscany
If you’re a wine enthusiast and want to expand your knowledge during your stay, there are numerous wine events in Tuscany year round. Here’s a list in chronological order. Please keep in mind that dates may change from year to year; we’ve listed the months and confirmed 2019 dates for annual wine events in Tuscany. …Read More
January 21, 2019
