Archive for August, 2009

Discover the Wines of Sardinia

Discover the Wines of Sardinia

One of the few places I haven’t visited in Italy is the island of Sardinia; it’s definitely on my short list of places to go. I’ve discussed the island with several friends from Italy and everyone speaks very highly of the island and it’s magical beauty, pristine beaches and the unspoiled landscape. The passion for [...]

Col D’Orcia

Col D’Orcia

Several years ago, my wife and I spent some time in Montalcino. We were traveling around Italy with some friends and they had asked if we could visit some wineries while we were in Tuscany. I contacted a friend of mine; she’s the export manager for Col d’Orcia Winery and had been inviting me to [...]

What Makes A Great Lemoncello

What Makes A Great Lemoncello

With all the travel shows and food channels available to consumers today, the famous lemon liqueur is no longer the big secret from the Amalfi Coast of Italy. I find it amazing that wherever you eat on the Amalfi Coast, at the end of your meal lemoncello is served on the house. Each restaurant has [...]