We’ve written about the beautiful Venetian city of Treviso as a center for Prosecco DOC and … Radicchio di Treviso: sweet winter crunchRead more
Italy
Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vines
Famed for its local strain of Cannonau, the vineyards of Jerzu grow in a massive natural … Limestone mountains loom over Jerzu vinesRead more
Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal power
The little community of Mamoiada sits at the foot of the two highest mountain ranges on … Mamoiada and its wines evoke primal powerRead more
Design and wine shine at Hotel Su Gologone
Hotel Su Gologone is a destination for design fans as well as wine-lovers. The whitewashed stucco … Design and wine shine at Hotel Su GologoneRead more
Camisadu farmstay in heart of Cannonau country
Exploring the Cannonau wine country means spending at least a few days in the mountains of … Camisadu farmstay in heart of Cannonau countryRead more
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
Little Italy simmers with many new tastes
There are certainly fancier coffee shops than Café Diplomatico (594 College St., 416-534-4637, cafediplomatico.ca), but few … Little Italy simmers with many new tastesRead 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
Christo’s Floating Piers rise like Franciacorta bubbles
For 16 days in late June and early July, the artist Christo let art-lovers walk on … Christo’s Floating Piers rise like Franciacorta bubblesRead more