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Wine News: Cavalieri Del Lavoro – Francesco Arigolas
There is an Italian honor that many covet: being designated a “Cavalieri del Lavoro” for their work in their sector be it agriculture, commerce or industry. The organization was created in 1901 by Vittorio Emanuele III. When I worked at … Continue reading
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Wine of the Week: Villa Bucci Rosso Piceno
My wine of the week is Villa Bucci’s Rosso Piceno. The wine is made from a blend of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Sangiovese. It spends a year in oak and six months after that in the bottle before being released into … Continue reading
Vinitaly Day 4: Changing Climate
For anyone who is in Italy this week, the temperatures on the one hand are gorgeous and exciting. On the other however, 91 degrees in April during Vinitaly is an intense experience and is out of the ordinary . Vinitaly … Continue reading
Vinitaly Nights: Fuorisalone In Citta’
I have been to Vinitaly for the last five years in a row. Every year is very different from the previous one, somewhat like vintage variations. Some years it is raining and other years it is almost Summer it seems. … Continue reading
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Vinitaly Day 2: Sailing From Italy To New York With High Goals
I’m working this year in a different way during Vinitaly so I can’t get to see or do all that I might like to do but I think everyone feels the same way. There are some initiatives I must say … Continue reading
Vinitaly Day 1:Do Italians Still Love Wine?
This is the title of one of the seminars that Vinitaly is holding on the first day of the trade fair. Of course, the answer to this question is yes but perhaps not as much as they used to love … Continue reading
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Vinitaly Celebrates 150 Years of Italian Unification With UNA
I arrived in Verona yesterday and was so excited to see the signs for Vinitaly around this city. This year, part of the festivities is to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy. Veronafiere, the parent company of Vinitaly, created two … Continue reading
Women in Wine, Indigenous Varieties: Great Articles On My Favorite Subjects
As readers of my blog know, I am very focused on women in wine in general and Italian women in wine in particular. I’m not the only one who writes about this subject. Check out this blog post from Tom … Continue reading
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Biancone, A Minor Grape Variety
Writing about Italian indigenous grape varieties is somewhat like counting pebbles on a beach. Some are bright and shiny and stand out for all to see, pick up, and polish while others are smaller, hidden, and often overlooked. This is … Continue reading
On My Way to KFWE 2011 At Pier 60
I’m on my way to the 5th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Event at Pier 60. The event is sold out and I will be working welcoming press but I do hope to taste some of the wines available, specifically … Continue reading
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