Tag Archives: Lazio

Bellone: The Great White Grape of Lazio #ItalianFWT

Posted on April 2, 2021 by joyofwine

This month at #ItalianFWT, we turn our focus to Lazio, a region well known for its culture, famous landmarks, and Italy’s capital city: Rome. Frascati also dwells in Lazio with the grapes of Malvasia del Lazio (Puntinata) and Malvasia di … Continue reading →

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Collisioni – A collision of music, wine…and food!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by joyofwine

Collisioni 2017 is in the books with successful concerts from Placebo and Robbie Williams, readings from poets, authors and actors, and copious amounts of wine tasted along with a new initiative this year:  Progetto Food. For me, this was my … Continue reading →

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Hotel Aldobrandini 

Posted on March 31, 2017 by joyofwine

Italy truly is a family affair. Not just in the wine business, but it seems in other areas too. Booking hotels in a foreign country can be interesting to say the least. You go by reviews, photos, and proximity to … Continue reading →

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Geeky Grape Girl (G3) – Part 1 Answers

Posted on February 17, 2017 by joyofwine

OK, so perhaps this was too difficult, or maybe folks felt that it had to be done completely without assistance. Not true. In fact, I would expect one to ask a friend, neighbour, countryman, wine store manager, fellow wine lover, … Continue reading →

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