San Gimignano, Italy, is the Medieval Manhattan
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Find out why San Gimignano, Italy, in the Tuscan countryside has been called the “Medieval Manhattan,” due to its dramatic skyline.
WINO: Wines Italian In Name Only
by Craig Stoltz
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We sampled obscure wines from a remote part of Italy that’s not really Italian. The wines weren’t either.
3 Wineries in Greece, Sicily, and Sardinia: Ancient Grapes and World-Class Wines
Windstar cruise excursions offered glimpses of rich wine cultures in Greece, Sicily, and Sardinia.
The Winners: IFWTWA Excellence In Journalism Writing Competition
by Cori Solomon
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Here are five winners of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association's Excellence in Journalism Writing Competition -- and excerpts of their stories.
Abruzzo—Italy’s Best Well-Kept Secret
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Stretching from the Apennines to the Adriatic, Italy’s Abruzzo region is rich in history, culture, art, cuisine, natural beauty, and traditions that surprise and charm visitors.
For the Love of Pasta
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Most Italian restaurants in the US cook an Americanized version of Italian food, and few Italians would recognize the over-sized, over-cooked, over-spiced, over-sauced plates served in American restaurants.
Message in a Bottle: Wine Stories from Italy
by Lisa Morales
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Not so long ago, tariffs were the only thing that seemed to be getting in between the winemaker and consumer. That threat is now miniscule compared to Italy’s battle with COVID-19. Sadly, over 30,000 Italians have died as a result of the pandemic and it’s only now that citizens can return to work and daily
100 Years of La Scolca: Looking Forward In Times of Uncertainty
by Lisa Morales
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Often when a company reaches its centennial, it places the focus on reminiscing over years gone by. Chiara Soldati does just the opposite. True to her brand’s name La Scolca, which means looking forward, she is doing just that. Since we first met in February, life has drastically changed. Because COVID-19 has brought Italy to
Italian Wines for Summer Sipping
by Lisa Morales
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No Need to Complicate Matters. Just Keep It, “Simply Italian.” If you’re a seasonal Italian wine lover, it’ll soon be time to switch bold wines like Barolo for lighter ones like Spumante. The time for summertime sips is near and the Simply Italian Wines Tour 2020 offered members of the trade and some lucky consumers
13 Unique Places to Visit in 2020
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This year is going to be anything but boring. Tokyo is going to host the Summer Olympics, while Sapporo will hold its Snow Festival. Jamaica will be celebrating the late Bob Marley’s 75th birthday, and Dublin will commemorate the life of writer James Joyce during Bloomsday. Of course, there are lesser-known events, too. Glouster, UK,