Tag: wine-tasting
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3 Days in Trentino – Complete Wine Tasting Itineraries
In Trentino wine tourism itineraries can seem more on hidden side compared to other places. Whether you are going to Trentino Alto-Adige for wine tasting, hiking, hot springs, enotourism, or adventure, this complete 3 day Trentino itinerary is filled with at least 3 wineries to visit each day, a restaurant recommendation in the area, and…
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Port Wine Tasting Basics
What is Port wine? Whether you are a Port lover, or just stopping in Porto while on vacation in Portugal, discovering Port wines is a special experience made more enjoyable with some basic Port wine knowledge. A few years ago I went to Porto to learn about Port Wines, so I have simplified some basic…
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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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Wine Tasting in Barolo, Italy
If you are planning a wine tourism trip in Italy, surely Piedmont is on your list. Piemonte, or Piedmont is full of rolling hills, winding roads, but best known for its rich culture of food and wine. There are more wineries than you can count, with 42 DOC and 17 DOCG. Wine comes from the…
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Trentino – 3 wine varieties you have to try while you’re here
Trentino, Italy: mountains, valleys, lakes, hiking, and wine! While the region might be most famous for the extreme production of Pinot Grigio, if you lean in the other direction you are sure to find something a whole lot more interesting in your glass. In this article I suggest three important wines from the Trentino wine…
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