Regional Wine Reports

72 Perfect Hours in Verona: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay
  • por Greg Martellotto

72 Perfect Hours in Verona: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay

There’s nothing like Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet and so much more. It is a fabulous destination, and not...

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Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)
  • por Greg Martellotto

Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)

Say hello to Sangiovese - Italy’s most popular wine grape. We aren’t kidding - it is the most commonly planted...

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Guide to Capri: Where to Stay Eat and Drink, without a Boat!
  • por Greg Martellotto

Guide to Capri: Where to Stay Eat and Drink, without a Boat!

Capri is a beautiful island in the Bay of Naples that sings la dolce vita. It attracts visitors worldwide with...

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A Guide to Garda: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay by the Lake
  • por Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Garda: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay by the Lake

One of Italy’s best destinations is undoubtedly Lake Garda. Italy’s largest lake is a haven with everything for everyone -...

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72 Perfect Hours in Rome: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay
  • por Greg Martellotto

72 Perfect Hours in Rome: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay

The Eternal City is one of the best places to visit, not just for the ruins. Rome has a vibrant...

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Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink
  • por Greg Martellotto

Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink

Milan is well known as a fashion capital. But, as Italy’s most affluent, bustling city, there’s no doubt it’s also...

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A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines
  • por Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines

Age is nothing, but a number, unless we are talking about the wine world. Wines aren’t all meant to live...

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Understanding the Difference Between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (once and for all)
  • por Greg Martellotto

Understanding the Difference Between Montepulciano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (once and for all)

There are so many Italian wines out there, so when there's one that shares the same or similar name, it’s...

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PIWI Wines: The Future of Wine?
  • por Greg Martellotto

PIWI Wines: The Future of Wine?

PIWI is an international group of researchers, enologists, and winemakers who are collaborating to design the future of wine varietals....

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Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino
  • por Greg Martellotto

Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino

Let’s travel to Umbria - a region home to all good things: truffles, salami, beautiful landscapes, and wine. More specifically,...

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Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think
  • por Greg Martellotto

Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think

When it comes to Sicilian red wines, you must mention Nero D’Avola. It is one of Italy’s most widespread varieties,...

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Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking
  • por Greg Martellotto

Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking

When it comes to Italian wines, people love to talk mostly about reds. But, what about Italy’s amazing white wines?...

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