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Authenticity and Passion-Facets of Fattoria Fibbiano
Quality Wine-making in Terricciola, the City of Wine Photo Credit: Fattoria Fibbiano The ancient Etruscan hillside village of Terricciola is in Italy’s Tuscan region, in the Province of Pisa, about 50 kilometers from Florence, in between Pisa and Volterra. The name Terricciola may be derived from the Latin word ‘terra’ (earth) or ‘turris’(tower), referring to the towers built in the 12th century to defend the village. Although having a small population of approximately 5000 people, Terricciola is known for its agriculture, art, architecture…and wine. In fact, it is known as the “City of Wine’ due to its conducive terroir. The Notte Bianco del Vino is celebrated in July, and in September, Terricciola…
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Soave-mente, Bacciame! Getting Intimate with Soave
A Soave Love Story Let’s just cut to the chase–I’m in love with three different Soaves. What’s worse, is that they are all from the same part of town. I suppose I have been out playing the vineyards, but I never intended for this to happen. In order for you to understand my predicament, I should go back to the beginning. I’ll start by sharing some background about Soave and a little about the characteristics that I found so attractive. Castello Scaligero Soave, which denotes gentle, soft or mild in Italian, is a good place to start. While it may seem soft or mild, this smooth character gently travels down your…
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Soave, The Scene, the Sights and the Sips-A Preview
A Medieval Village, A Wine Region, A Way of Life This month, the #ItalianFWT (Italian Food, Wine & Travel) Group is featuring Soave. Do you know Soave? Soave is a few things: a traditional Italian village, a wine and a way of life. Soave is located in Italy’s northeastern region of Veneto. Surrounded by it’s beautiful Medieval walls with twenty-four towers, the village of Soave is home to approximately 7000 people. At the heart of this Medieval village is Castello Scaligero, the immense and iconic 10th century castle that dominates the landscape. Soave Castle, Castello Scaligero Soave is also characterized by its hills, gentle slopes and ample greenery with a…
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A Taste of Valtellina with Nino Negri and Carpaccio #Vino #Travel #Italy
High Altitude Wines of Distinction Valtellina Valley, Italy Photo Credit: Babbonyc.com Valtellina may be one of Italy’s lesser known regions, but it is truly a hidden gem. I was able to spend some time in Tirano, one of Valtellina’s main towns, on my way to the Swiss Alps. Located in the northernmost part of Lombardy, it borders Switzerland in the North and also shares borders with Piedmont, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto and Emilia Romagna. This places Valtellina in a strategic position as it is a crossroads for trade, travel and optimal cultural diversity. From breathtaking landscapes consisting of lakes, mountains, hills, waterfalls, valleys and vineyards to parks, nature preserves, thermal spas and skiing…
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The Lake Effect: Lake Garda’s Impact on Chiaretto
Chiaretto, a Product of its Terroir About Chiaretto Chiaretto another Italian varietal that is on the rise and will surprise. Chiaretto (key-ar-et-toh) is a very pale, crisp, dry rosé wine produced around Lake Garda, which is about 30 minutes from beautiful Verona, in Northern Italy. Its production spans the provinces of Verona in the region of Veneto and Brescia in Lombardy. Chiaretto’s origins date back to the 19th century and the Chiaretto DOC was created by Pompeo Molmenti in 1896, who applied what he learned about rosé vinification in France. In Italian, the name Chiaretto is derived from “chiaro,” which means light or pale, and the process of making Chiaretto,…
