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  • #Toscana,  #Tuscany,  #wine #winetasting,  #wininghourchat,  campania,  Greece,  Piedmont

    Vermouth di Torino-Italy’s Timeless Elixir

    Vermouth is an aromatized and fortified Italian wine, rooted in the vibrant culture and rich heritage of the Piedmont region. It is flavored with various botanicals, herbs, roots, and spices, and is typically used as an ingredient in cocktails or enjoyed on its own as an aperitif. Originally, it was created for medicinal purposes but has evolved into a popular beverage in its own right. Vermouth embodies centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation. Turin, Italy (Torino, in Italian) is considered the birthplace of Vermouth, as the beverage originated in this city in the 18th century. Hence, it is referred to as Vermouth di Torino.  Antonio Benedetto Carpano is credited with…

  • #Toscana,  #Tuscany,  #wine #winetasting,  campania,  Greece,  Piedmont,  travel

    The Quintessential Mediterranean Aperitivo

    Some call it an Aperitif. Others refer to it as an Aperitivo. An aperitif or aperitivo is an alcoholic beverage, typically served before a meal, with the purpose of stimulating the appetite. It is often enjoyed as a pre-dinner drink to awaken the taste buds, cleanse the palate and prepare the stomach for the meal to come.  Aperitifs are a significant part of many cultures, especially in European countries like Italy, France, Spain and Greece, where the ritual of enjoying an aperitif before a meal is deeply ingrained in the social and culinary traditions. They serve as a delightful way to relax, socialize, and set the mood for a pleasant…

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    Wining and Dining with Bacchus

    Recently, I had the honor of joining The Italian Trade & Investment Agency (ITA), as they hosted Dining with Bacchus. Bacchus is the God of Wine & Pleasure, and this event did not fall short in living up to that name! Dining with Bacchus was a sensational Italian wine & food tasting dinner designed to educate key industry players on Italian wines and their adaptability to various culinary pairings. This event was in conjunction with the recent celebration of World Week of Italian Cuisine (Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo). The Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of Italian companies abroad and promotes the…

  • #wine #winetasting,  campania,  Grape Varietals

    Apassionato di Asprinio Presso L’Agricola Vinicola Cavasete

    The word for today is Asprinio. In Italian, asprinio, refers to something tart or sour. In this case, we are referring to the so-called Italian grape in the south of Italy. I have not had much experience with Asprinio, as it is not widely available in the US…(yet). Nevertheless, I had the pleasure of becoming more acquainted with this grape, and several others, rooted in Southern Italy, while serving as a wine judge for Radici del Sud in Puglia. Radici del Sud, or Roots of the South, has been operating since 2005 to make the food, wine and viticulture in southern Italy more visible in the regions of Puglia, Basilicata,…

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    Keeping it Fresh and Fun with Fiano

    While Italy is known for its spectacular red wines, the country also produces some awesome white wines. This month’s Italian Food, Wine and Travel Group (#ItalianFWT) theme focuses on favorite Italian wines. It should go without saying that it is rather difficult to narrow down favorite Italian red and/or white varietals. Nevertheless, for the sake of this article, I’ll zoom in on a favorite Italian white grape varietal, known as Fiano. Recognized as one of Italy’s finest white varieties, Fiano is believed to be indigenous to the southern Italian region of Campania. In fact, Fiano is Campania’s most noble white grape and is believe to be the grape referred to…

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