Italian Wine and Food's Stories

February '23

Naples Food: Traditional Foods You Must Try in Naples

For the sake of argument however, we’ve limited your recommended sites to just 5 unique sites in Naples’ city center. Keep reading to check out Must-See sites.

11 Feb, 2023
By Francesca Ciancio

August '22

Abruzzo, Italy - A travel guide and places to visit

Abruzzo has claimed the title of the "Green Region of Europe," thanks to its prevalence of national parks and about forty protected wild areas that cover almost 40% of its total surface area, the largest percentage of green space in Europe.

31 Aug, 2022
By Lele Gobbi

February '22

How to Choose: Barolo vs Barbaresco

Just a mention of the iconic dry red wines Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont can make a fan of Italian vino sigh with pleasure. Both are made from Nebbiolo, also known as “the king of grapes”, and are some of Italy’s most legendary wines

02 Feb, 2022
By Lucie Robson

December '21

Lugana: discover a stunning Italian territory with its ancient wine

Lugana is an area geographically encircled by Lake Garda, and extends into two highly distinct regions, Veneto and Lombardy

10 Dec, 2021
By Redazione Mamablip

October '21

Wine in Oltrepò Pavese: A Wine Region in Northern Italy to discover

Oltrepò Pavese is in the province of Pavia, on the right side of the Po River, between the provinces of Alessandria, Genoa and Piacenza. The main towns are Stradella, Broni, Casteggio, Voghera and Varzi. A triangle of land, nestled between Piedmont, Emilia and Liguria, made up of almost 100,000 hectares, 16,000 of which are planted in vineyards. A strip of land of Lombardy, under the Po River, which rises southward from the river in the middle of the northern Apennines, all the way to the opposite summit, at 1,700 meters, the peak of Mount Lesima

01 Oct, 2021
By Filippo Bartolotta

September '21

Discover the Alto Adige Wine Region

Italy is home to a very special wine region known as the South Tyrol. Located in the north, at the border with Austria and surrounded on three sides by the Alps and Dolomites, this wine region is steeped in ancient wine-making techniques dating back over 1,300 years ago.

21 Sep, 2021
By Filippo Bartolotta

August '21

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They Call me Trinity and Rocca delle Macìe - A Perfect Match

The ties that bind between wine and cinema have just gotten a little stronger, and a little closer to home. The Rocca delle Macìe wine estate, in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region has been associated for years with the production of fine Chianti red wines.

01 Aug, 2021
By Filippo Bartolotta

July '21

How Piave DOP is a Cheesy Gift that Keeps Giving

As members of today’s modern consumers, the majority of the market is continuously further and further removed from where our food is actually coming from.

26 Jul, 2021
By Sara Porro

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Rocca delle Macìe: winegrowers in the chianti classico area since 1973

Many companies claim to value their internal resources, and of course, many actually do. But the Tuscan wine estate of Rocca delle Macìe is truly dedicated heart and soul to improving the well-being of both their workers and the lands that have given them so much.

06 Jul, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

June '21

Berlucchi: celebrating 60 years of innovation

The Berlucchi wine estate essentially created the entire Franciacorta wine region, and is responsible for putting Franciacorta wines on the tables of bubbly enthusiasts around the world.

30 Jun, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

Italian Smoked Salmon Making Waves For Smoked Fish Lovers

Italy is certainly one of the world’s top destinations for specialty food and gourmet goods, with products like Sicily’s fabled red tuna fillets to Piedmont’s white truffles to the Saffron threads thriving in Tuscany.

09 Jun, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

May '21

Andrea Magi's Love of Cheese Knows No Bounds

If you’re a fan of top-notch cheeses in general, the name Andrea Magi is one to add to your list to to-watch names. Born into a cheese-making family with a focus on the fabled Tuscan Pecorino cheese, Magi proved his love of cheese was a siren call not to overlook.

26 May, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

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Oltrepò Pavese’s Wines and Food: an Inseparable Powerhouse

Your full immersion in the magnificently welcoming lands of the Oltrepò Pavese, a genuine Italian wine and culinary capital, as well as home to stupefying secular artistic and musical traditions.

19 May, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

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Tedeschi Family’s Monte Olmi Vintage Hits the Right Notes

The Tedeschi family oversees one of Valpolicella’s most historic wines, Amarone. With centuries of history to back up its claims as one of the finest Amarone producers today, the Tedeschi winery also participates in a local Association aimed at bringing fine Amarone wines to the forefront of the international markets.

17 May, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

What is Chiaretto Wine?

We’ve gotten better acquainted with other wines from Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda. The pink rosé wines are beloved by local wine enthusiasts, and the wine producers crafting the Chiaretto wines are presenting the wine world with local wines brimming over with integrity and local flavor values. What are the features

03 May, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

April '21

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Podere Le Ripi's Inspiration Lies Within its Wine-Makers

In life, we come across a series of coincidences that often lead to the realization of dreams scribbled onto your Life Bucket List. A series of sliding doors that lead to success, if you will. In the case of Podere Le Ripi, we find this very phenomena expressed when as a youth in Boario, Francesco Illy began consuming more and...

30 Apr, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

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Baldinini Liquorificio Inspires Italy’s Vermouth Makers

When you think of Italy’s alcoholic-based output, wines of all colors and types are likely the first to jump to mind. But there’s actually more than just vineyards and rolling wine-lands when it comes to Italy’s adult beverage selections.

28 Apr, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

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Biodynamic Farm Podere Forte Rolls out New Pasta Project

Biodynamic and organic produce is taking an ever-more important role on the table and tummies of international consumers. A classic Tuscan farmhouse with years of organic experience and directive under its belt has ventured into a new territory, creating memorably delicious pastas you’ll want to experience over and over.

21 Apr, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

New Faces - Borgogno’s Youthful Guidance Earns Grand Results

The Borgogno winery in Italy’s renowned Piedmont region, one of the most prolific and beloved Italian wine regions, has a storied past. Blending history with fine wines, and an international presence has guaranteed the Borgogno winery a place in any wine lover’s history.

19 Apr, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

Etna Wine Region, Sicily

The wines from the Etna wine region in Sicily have long fascinated wine enthusiasts in the know. The Consorzio dell’Etna DOC is working behind the scenes to ensure that these superbly unique wines find a greater audience to showcase the determination.

12 Apr, 2021
By Filippo Bartolotta

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Capezzana: The History of Carmignano Through Its Villas

Capezzana is located in Carmignano, between Montalbano and the Tuscan-Emiliana Apennines: Tuscany’s smallest DOCG, and one of the first denominations in the world dating back to 1716.

05 Apr, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

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Wines of Masciarelli Winery in Abruzzo, Italy

While the inspiration and founder of Masciarelli wines was taken from his duties entirely too soon by natural causes, the desire and ambitions to continue the work of Gianni Masciarelli is well and thriving with today’s generation of Masciarelli wine makers.

01 Apr, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

March '21

Berlucchi, from Franciacorta: An all-Italian story of inspiration, passion and ingenuity

It’s unusual to come across a winery that it one of the very first to incorporate an entire wine type, in this case, Franciacorta sparkling wines, but the Berlucchi Wine Estate is just one of these special breeds.

19 Mar, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

Bertani Wine: The Guardians of Veneto’s Valpolicella Region

The secret to success, in the case of Bertani, is by not following fashions, not flexing their muscles to amaze the public. Bertani “simply” allows themselves to be identified by their naturally-produced wines.

05 Mar, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

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Sergioveto and Roccato: Parallel Lines that Converge

Throughout the past 20 years, analysis of the territorial and environmental conditions of Rocca delle Macìe's estates has proven to be so precise that two of the Castellina in Chianti-based winery's iconic wines have been modified.

01 Mar, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

February '21

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What's Ben Ryé, Donnafugata?

The Donnafugata wine estate is a favorite to many Italian wine enthusiasts around the world, and their Pantelleria-based wine estate producing Ben Ryé is destined to become a powerhouse in the world of Sweet Italian wines. Come explore this Sicilian island born from an extinct volcano, and experience the explosive energy of the island and how the Rallo family has harnessed this power into an exquisite sweet Italian wine.

24 Feb, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

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Tedeschi and the history of Valpolicella

The Tedeschi family is almost synonymous with the Valpolicella wine region. In fact, the Tedeschi family helped develop the wine region into the powerhouse it is today, and this symbiotic relationship has indeed proven to be a long-lived and fruitful relationship for both parties. Together with Andrea Grignaffini leading the way, we’ll take a closer look at the Tedeschi family and their coveted wines produced in the heart of the Veneto region.

18 Feb, 2021
By Andrea Grignaffini

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Ornellaia 2018 Vintage World Launch - Aquilone Tasting Room

If you love Super Tuscan wines, you're already likely familiar with the name Ornellaia, an authentic Italian powerhouse and global leader in the production of fine wines. Today, we'll follow along for the wine's premiere, as guided by wine journalist, Filippo Bartolotta. Let's get more insight into what makes Ornellaia so supreme and experience the debut of Ornellaia's stunning 2018 vintage together.

11 Feb, 2021
By Filippo Bartolotta

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What is Borgo di Fizzano?

All too often younger members of any industry have their talents and abilities overlooked by tradition or fear of change. But it’s so often that these same younger generations are in touch with what the public might look for - in this case, visitors to glorious Tuscany. The Zingarelli family has managed to usher in a totally new era under the guidance of its youngest family members, and the result couldn’t be better. Come see for yourself.

04 Feb, 2021
By Francesca Ciancio

January '21

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What's Donnafugata?

José and Antonio Rallo impeccably lead the enological universe of Donnafugata, always keeping the winery’s respectable heritage in mind - after all, Donnafugata has roots in the land of Marsala dating back to 1851. The landscapes and panoramas of Donnafugata’s lands are so prolific and powerful, they influence the winery’s many interests beyond just wine: artistic, literary and musical pursuits, giving life to the example Donnafugata sets of authentic and sustainable wine in Sicily.

24 Jan, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

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Verdicchio Wine

For the Pievalta winery, biodynamics is not just a satisfactory way of letting nature flow into the wines, but the result of hard work to ultimate produce legitimate, transparent products. Making great wines is a reflection of the soul: that's why terroir-focused wines must go hand in hand with clean agriculture.

18 Jan, 2021
By Lele Gobbi

December '20

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Discover the excellence of Calabria's wines with Librandi Winery

The Librandi Winery is a classic family-run Calabrian wine estate of yesterday - marrying tradition with contemporary outlooks, this winery is poised to become one of your new favorite Italian wines. And they deserve this exalted role!

04 Dec, 2020
By Lele Gobbi

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The Karst, A Troublesome Terrain with Tremendous Wines

The Karst is a challenging land with difficult terrain to master, but with the right touch and hint of perseverance, this land offers us a most rewarding experience.

03 Dec, 2020
By Andrea Grignaffini

The Collio Wine Region: One of the Most Unique White Wine Regions of the World

Natural landscapes and family traditions here separates this Northern wine region from others. Learn more about Collio and what to visit when you’re ready.

01 Dec, 2020
By Lele Gobbi

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Natural Landscapes and Impressive Dedication to Tradition

While Italy does enjoy massively historic ties to ancient cultures and peoples, these ties are sometimes overlooked in a society and culture focused more on modernity and maximization. Some wineries and cultural enthusiasts are looking to change the majority's perspective, one small winery at a time.

01 Dec, 2020
By Andrea Grignaffini

April '20

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Marsala's Families - Drama Ahead

A short salacious Florio family Introduction to a most fascinating family from Sicily. While we know the name Florio when associated with the lovely amber Marsala wine, there's so much to this fascinating family to explore.

07 Apr, 2020
By Nina Bernheim