Tag: italy
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Pinot Grigio – The Comeback?
If I say Pinot Grigio, what is the first thing that comes into your mind about this wine? I recently had a friend tell me they liked Pinot Gris, not Pinot Grigio (the wine itself), and I quite literally started thinking to myself about the power of a name. Pinot Grigio or Gris? What do…
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Wine Tasting on : Mount Etna, Sicily
Any Italian wine lover has Sicilian wine tourism on their list. Wine tourism in Sicily is usually either surrounding Marsala, or the famous volcano of Mount Etna. In general, Sicily has had an internet buzz on for a while now. Sicily trending makes sense because Sicily is very much its own vibe. Sicily draws people…
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Lugana: The White Wine You’re Looking for From Lake Garda
Next up on my (and hopefully your) wine list this summer is a crisp white wine from Northern Italy called Lugana. Heard of it? The wine comes from the Lugana DOC region situated on the southern end of Lake Garda, between the towns of Sirmione and Desenzano, just west of the Veneto – Lombardy provincial…
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4 Reasons Why Alto Adige Should be Your Next Wine Destination
A less talked about wine destination compared to its southern cousins, Alto Adige is the northernmost region of Italy and is the perfect place for a wine tasting holiday. As soon as you cross the border Alto Adige’s roads are flanked by vineyards, emerald lakes, grey purple Dolomite mountains, and almost too picturesque towns. Alto…
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Wine Tasting in Sicily
4 Things to Know Before Going Wine Tasting in Sicily Planning a trip to Sicily? For many, the idea of Sicily and wine go hand in hand. Sicilian wines have gained importance all over the world. If you are headed to Sicily, a day (or five) of wine tasting is a beautiful way to spend…
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Chianti Wine Tasting – What to Know Before you Go
The most amazing thing about visiting and wine tasting in Chianti (besides the wines themselves) is its location. The Chianti wine region is incredibly located between the beautiful Italian cities Florence and Siena, which makes for a perfect day trip from either city. What do you need to know about tasting through Chianti? Tasting your…
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Wines from around Lake Garda Italy
It is popular tourist destination in summer, but Lake Garda is for wine lovers too. Lago di Garda, Lake Garda in English, is one of the most beautiful places in Italy. Surrounded by the Dolomite mountains it has clear waters and beautiful vistas. It is the shape of a tear drop, and the largest lake…
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Wine Time in Venice
Venice, a cornerstone of tourism in Italy. As I wine lover and traveler, you like me, may be thinking “what wine will I be drinking”. No wine comes directly from Venice, but many do from Veneto. You’re certainly not going to Venice to go wine tasting, but you have an array of great wines available,…
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When in Rome: Wines from Lazio
Although it is not the most sought after for its wines, Rome sits right in the centre of Italy and the Lazio province. If you are visiting Italy as a tourist, my guess is your trip will start here (or Milan or Venice). The city may take a lifetime to fully see, but in my…
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Alto-Adige Wine Region: 4 Wines You Need to Try
While sharing a Provincial border with Trentino, Alto-Adige has always boasted its own personality, identity, and wines. They are similar in some ways, but they are also very different provinces (although combined) offering very different wines. Where to start your wine experience? The “Strada del Vino” is a good place to start, which runs almost…
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