Let’s face it – Prosecco is popular for a reason. Light and fruity, this sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy is an affordable alternative to Champagne. Mixing a mimosa for New Year’s Day brunch? Prosecco is likely your go-to bubbly. During these Covid self-isolating times, Prosecco has gained in popularity. “In May 2020, […]
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Are your 2020 holidays shaping up differently than past events? No surprise. Starting with a toned-down Thanksgiving, it appears we’re moving into a lockdown or semi-lockdown holiday season. So how do we create a festive celebration – whether that’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Eve – in a pandemic year? Italian food and wine
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Expect the unexpected – in wine as in life – that’s my new mantra. Not sure what I was expecting when I poured my first Primitivo from Puglia in southern Italy. Yes, it’s genetically the twin of Zinfandel, the popular California grape variety. But these twins grew up an ocean apart – in different terroir
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Are volcanic soils better than others for growing wine grapes? Maybe you’ve heard or read they are. Not necessarily, but some volcanic soils are definitely good for vines and wines. Here’s why: Volcanic soils are porous. High draining capacity allows vines to dig deep for nutrients while naturally controlling vigor and reducing yields. Volcanic soils
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Working with nature in the vineyard to keep soils healthy and continue to produce high-quality grapes. Experimenting with different techniques in the cellar to mitigate climate change. This is the dual path to sustainability chosen by Alois Lageder, a leading wine producer in Alto Adige. The Italian Food, Wine and Travel blogging group is focusing
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