Tenuta Regaleali is a very special wine estate in Sicily, very difficult to get into, as they limit the number of guests, and after all, this is their country home, so it’s who you know that will determine a stay here. Our luxury wine and food tour of Sicily spends time here, and I […]
Continue reading1 The Etna Region 2 Tenuta Regaleali by the Tasca Family 3 Marsala 4 Planeta Wine Estates 5 Occhipinti Mt Etna. Sicily is famous for producing wine with the Nero D’Avola grape, but many of the wineries on Mt. Etna focus on other grapes, such as the native grapes nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio . […]
Continue readingSicily, my new favorite destination in Italy. A lot has changed in the 20 years that have passed since we initially travelled to Sicily. Most notably is the development of the wine industy, which means wine tasting holidays in Sicily, combined with the foodie experiences across this Italian Island are now a bucket list, must […]
Continue readingLooking for wine and food experiences, food and wine tours in Italy? Tour Puglia in southern Italy. Here are some images from our tour through Puglia. see it all at Delicious Puglia. for a list of Farmers Markets in Puglia click here for more information on wines of Puglia. click here More postcards from […]
Continue readingSicily is so serious about its wines that in 2012, it launched Sicilia DOC*, which aims to boost the quality and image of wines from Sicily. I have used their information in this story to share with you should you decide to join our Taste of Sicily tour The world-famous cuisine of Sicily reflects the […]
Continue readingThe Province of Asti lies at the heart of Piedmont and borders Liguria in the south.This mostly hilly territory stretches across Monferrato and a small area of the Langhe and the Langa Astigiana, and is traversed by the Tanaro River. Gentle hills alternate with valleys to create landscapes of unique beauty, and vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, to […]
Continue readingRavenna is located in the north-east of the Italian peninsula, just a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea. Its province covers the southern part of Romagna and extends from the sea to the gently rolling foothills of the Apennines. Its easily accessed by road or rail and as its a smaller city, its easy to […]
Continue readingModena is a friendly city, with an interesting history, where visitors can discover ancient flavours, on wine and food tours and music in the city theatres.It is a wonderful city to walk with stunning walkways and corridors and grand colourful buildings. The historical centre recalls the greatness of the House of Este, thanks to whom […]
Continue readingMost Italy wine and food tours travelling trough Piedmont will visit Barolo, Bra, Alba and Asti, however there is so much more to see if you have the time and the right contacts. Italy wine tours should include these gems , they are well worth it. ROCCAVERANO in the ALTA LANGA There is a small […]
Continue readingFor those of you who are considering a wine and food tour through Italy do not miss Emilia Romagna. Gastronomically its outstanding. Even the Italians agree (well most of the time) that the cuisine of this region is the country’s best. Last year I spent a month “working” my way through from Zibello to Parma, […]
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