Weekly Photo Challenge: Through
I was very excited to learn about the WordPress photo challenge from my blogger friend over at My Sardinian Life! Every week, WordPress sends out …
In Honor of Vernazza -‘The Little Village that Could’: Sauteed Chicken with Pesto Linguini
I just happened to run across an article on the web this week on the state of affairs in breathtaking Cinque Terre located in Italy’s …
Benvenuto Brunello 2012: The 2007 Brunello di Montalcinos have arrived!
After years in the cellar, the plush 2007 Brunello di Montalcinos were unveiled this weekend at the annual Benvenuto Brunello (Welcome Brunello!) 2012 festival in …
Best of Tuscany: Great Restaurant – I Tre Rioni
I am just back from two weeks in Italy and my beloved Montalcino. A dear friend of mine invited me to lunch and suggested we …
Agriturismo “Borgo Floreani” – Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia
Friuli Venezia-Giulia (FVG) is an area of Italy many Americans don’t know about. Northeast of Venice, it’s a region of Italy rich in history and …
Best of Valle d’Aosta: Restaurant Cadran Solaire (Courmayeur)
Many years ago, I had driven through the Monte Blanc pass on my way to Cinqueterre with my friend Joan who had been living in …
Best of Piedmont: Restaurant Bovio Ristorante (La Morra)
Unexpectedly finding myself in Piedmont for a weekend in March, I toodled around the gentle hills of the region that is known as the Langhe. I excitedly …
Postcard from Piedmonte: The land of white truffles and Barolo
I unexpectedly find myself in the northwest corner of Italy! When I realized that I could drive from a meeting in France to a meeting …
The magic of Sagra del Tordo
Some days are just magical…and yesterday was one of those days. The town came alive as the festivities for Sagra unfolded…each quartieri arrived in the …
Market day in Montalcino
I love Italian market days and Friday is market day in Montalcino. Even the foggy, rainy morning did not keep the locals from climbing the …
Raindrops on the piazza
Rainy Thursday morning here in Montalcino. Sitting at Fiaschetteria having my cappucino watching the raindrops softly fall on the Piazza di Popolo. The village is …
Whispers through the valley
Buon giorno, tutti. Once again, I find myself at Cafe Fiaschetteria for my morning cappucino. Yesterday after arriving at Casa Vigneto, I again found myself …