Our next stop was Basilisco, a winery at the foot of Vulture. This, in contrast to Cantine del Notaio, is a small winery with 25…
Firenze. My Florence!
EatingIf you are staying at one of our suggested hotels near the train station, there are lots of informal trattorie nearby serving typical Tuscan cuisine.…
In the Primitivo country
Our next stop in Primitivo country was Varvaglione Vigne e Vini, a large winery based in Leporano in the Salento area of the Puglian peninsula.…
I Sassi di Matera
The bus was quiet as we drove into the heart of Basilicata to reach Matera, with everyone relaxing after a great meal. Thankfully the rain…
Another great tour!
Celebrating Our Italy Tour Anniversary Our Italy tour anniversary marks a decade of exploring, connecting, and sharing unforgettable moments across the most beautiful regions of…
Villa Schinosa
Once again the sun is shining and we know we’re going to have a great day! We leave the hotel and drive to a delightful…
From garden to table
Today Antonio promised us an unforgettable culinary experience and he ever deliver! We arrived in the little town of Montegrosso near Andria and were greeted…
Minerality in Sicilian White Wines – The Taste of the Sea and Stone
You may have heard the term minerality or mineral salt content during a wine tasting class or seminar. Sommeliers often describe a wine as crisp,…
Aglianico del Vulture Tour
Even under moody purple skies, our excitement never faded — we had a big day ahead on the Aglianico del Vulture tour in Basilicata, southern…
Heritage food and sites
The sun finally came out! First on our agenda was a visit to the lovely property of the Caseificio Barlotti where they produce mozzarella di…