We left Donnafugata and leisurely walked back to our hotel. It was hard to believe that our wonderful tour had come to an end! Our…
A Tuscan family in Puglia
We headed into wine country to visit Tormaresca, an Antinori interest in the heart of Puglia. Tormaresca has a beautiful property with vines and olive…
The Barolo of the South
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…
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.…
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…