A train from Innsbruck, Austria, speeds along towards Italy, crossing the Alps dotted with cute cottage-like houses of their German-speaking inhabitants. As the train quickly approaches the Italian border, the jagged edges of the Dolomites…

Italy, being such an ancient and important hub of wine production, is made up of numerous appellations with fascinating histories. The family wine estates of Italy have long guarded the secrets of their success, though thankfully in many…

We’ve all done it. It’s a busy day or hot summer night with friends, and someone forgets to chill the wine. The time to uncork the bottle rolls around, but it comes to attention that the wine is too warm for consumption. Some expectant…

Who says that the world of wine is dominated by men? Well, maybe it was up until about 15 years ago, but now women know their potential and are using it in very creative ways in the wine industry, especially in Italy. Whereas in the past…

Have you ever been to an Italian wedding? Well, I can tell you it is an extraordinary experience! In Italy it is still one of the most important occasions in life, and the wedding party must be, consequently, as big and fabulous as a fairy…

We are approaching the biggest holiday of the year in Italy: Christmas! In Italy some things never change about the way we celebrate, as we Italian say Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi!, literally translated as "Christmas with your…

There is nothing so exciting as that moment when you learn you are expecting. Adding a baby to the family is one of those life-changing events celebrated with relatives and friends in a special way. When he or she is finally here, it’s time…

While the world of wine and food pairing is vast and complex as it stands, there is now a growing trend in Europe to pair wine with cigars…so whether you’re a neophyte or an appassionato, here are some enterprising ideas. The classic…

It’s almost time to go out and take a nice long walk, see what's blooming and...drink some crisp Italian wine! Of course Italy is full of excellent wines to drink "al fresco", outdoors, perhaps at the seaside or a picnic in a field of…

Some wines have a great reputation, some not so much. If you do not have the budget of a serious collector, but want to try something beyond the Italian classics, it is sometimes difficult to know which wines merit trying. Here is a look at…