Only one ferry line crosses the Mediterranean Sea between Sardegna (Sardinia) and Sicilia (Sicily). The twice-daily trip takes 12 hours! By plane, you can hop from one island to the other in just over an hour. But with these indigenous wines and classic Italian food, I wouldn’t mind the leisurely route. This month, the Italian […]
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Distracted by the great international varieties – Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec – I often forget just what a great “go-to” wine Sicily’s signature Nero d’Avola actually is. This indigenous variety is full-bodied and elegant. Grapes are grown in the extreme southeast corner of the country where temperatures can approach 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the heat,
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Prosecco is my favorite bubbly by far. I love its freshness, fruitiness and affordability. Rarely have I purchased one I wouldn’t recommend to others. The LaLuca Prosecco I bought at the state store for our New Year’s Eve family get-together was typical of this Italian sparkling wine. Only problem was I really went overboard on
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