Archive for April, 2009

Bordeaux in the Veneto?

Every year I attend Vin Italy, I get excited and come back and share my experiences with my family and friends. There is one experience I’ve never written about and I feel bad I’ve never shared this with everyone. Most wineries in the Veneto region are known for their Valpolicella and Amarone. There is one [...]

The Other Nebbiolo Wine

We all have our favorite Italian Wines from different regions of Italy, Piedmont is an area I cherish. For me, it starts with the famous white truffles. Every time I visit Piedmont, I try and time it with the truffle season. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of attending the truffle festival and thought I’d died [...]

Wine, Wine, Wine

I just returned from Vin Italy and I don’t even know where to start. I spent four days with my daughter and closest friend tasting Italian wine. Vin Italy is located in Verona, which is in the heart of the Veneto region. Valpolicella and Amarone are the wine of choice in a region steeped in [...]