Tag Archives: Veneto

Not Just Another Italian Grape-(#ItalianFWT)

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

A year ago, I took part in La Famiglia di Amarone tasting at the Collisioni Festival in Barolo. The great family wineries (and there are many) that make the style of Amarone – wine made from a blend of dried … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

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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Music & Wine

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

This whole concept of Music and Wine has really been intriguing me lately. More and more we are seeing these two go together in one form or another. Wine is being associated with world music festivals, I follow some fellow … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #15 – Lombardy

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

Upon reading some other posts this week and Lombardy being more on my mind, this week’s edition of Thirsty will focus on a Chiaretto (Key-a-retto)~Lombardy’s version of rosé. Tis the season after all! And personally, I love this Chiaretto. It … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

After two weeks away, it’s time to get back to reality.  The reality of working for a living, caring for my family, my home, yet continuing along the path of Store Manager, Wine Buyer, and now Italian Wine Ambassador. I’ve … Continue reading →

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