Exploring the Cannonau wine country means spending at least a few days in the mountains of … Camisadu farmstay in heart of Cannonau countryRead more
Author: David
Before he was a food and travel writer, David Lyon was a commercial fisherman, a line cook, a poet, and a sometimes teacher of writing and cooking.
High-altitude Cannonau wines exude lush fruit
Nearly three-quarters of Sardinia’s Cannonau vineyards grace the steep slopes of Nuoro province. These half-wild uplands … High-altitude Cannonau wines exude lush fruitRead more
Cannonau takes its place in world of Grenache
On February 10, Sardinia struts its stuff as it hosts the fifth annual Grenaches du Monde … Cannonau takes its place in world of GrenacheRead more
Valori wines show strong organic backbone
“When you grow completely organically,” says Luigi Valori of Azienda Valori in Abruzzo, “an interesting thing … Valori wines show strong organic backboneRead more
Endrizzi ecological stewardship inspires great wine
Vineyards can be some of the most beautiful places on the planet, but few have charms … Endrizzi ecological stewardship inspires great wineRead more
Mezzacorona proves big wineries can make fine wines
Not all Trentino wine producers are modest family affairs. Established in 1904, the Mezzacorona cooperative (www.mezzacorona.it/en-us) … Mezzacorona proves big wineries can make fine winesRead more
Scrigno del Duomo serves food fit for a treasury
From the outside, it would be easy to think that the restaurant called Scrigno del Duomo … Scrigno del Duomo serves food fit for a treasuryRead more
Le Due Spade in Trento serves creative seasonal fare
Batted back and forth between Italy and Austria over the centuries, Trento developed a cuisine informed … Le Due Spade in Trento serves creative seasonal fareRead more
Chefs can win 10 weeks of free black truffles
Australian black truffle season has begun. Chefs who want to get a little inventive also have … Chefs can win 10 weeks of free black trufflesRead more
Warm wind makes fine Letrari wines in Vallagarina
Every afternoon at 3 p.m., warm air sweeps north from Lake Garda into the Vallagarina, the … Warm wind makes fine Letrari wines in VallagarinaRead more