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.…
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…
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,…
Una Canadese a Firenze…
We finally made it to Florence, ready to experience the Renaissance in its full glory, and inspiring as it is, there are a few cautionary…
Brunello di Montalcino 2010 – A Legendary Vintage
Brunello di Montalcino 2010 – A Legendary Vintage The Brunello di Montalcino 2010 vintage has earned its place among the most exceptional Italian wines ever…
New wines in Ontario stores
Un anno fantastico! A WONDERFUL 2015. A MAGICAL-TO-BE 2016! Stay tuned for upcoming news from the world of Italian wine, food and travel. Some good…
Bubbles for the holidays
YOU SAY CHAMPAGNE, I SAY SPUMANTE Please do not think Spumante is ‘just’ bubbles…! Spumante is the common Italian word that identifies a fizzy, bubbly…
Wine picks + music events
ITALIAN WINE DISCOVERIES AT VINTAGES During my numerous tours visiting the region of Piemonte in Northwest Italy, I encounter many small realities of Viticulture that are not…
Assaggi di Vino Italiano
ITALIAN WINE DISCOVERIES AT VINTAGES Last Saturday, August 22nd 2015, a dozen of Italian wines were included in the new LCBO Vintages catalogue. Among them,…
Evviva il Veneto!
MY STORIES AND WINE SELECTIONS The photo in this post shows Luciano Marchetto, the proud papa’ at the helm of a small family winery in…