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…
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…
Salty wines…? Anyone?
You may have heard of terms like “minerality” or “mineral salt content” at your latest wine tasting class or seminar. Or the words “crisp” “fresh”…
In the Vulture
Angry purple skies followed us all day but that didn’t stop us as we had a big day ahead! Our destination was the area of…
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…
Amalfi and its rich heritage: lemons!
A day outdoors. Our odyssey started with angry skies but thankfully we dodged the rain once again. Our destination: Amalfi. Our mission: to discover the…