Contrary to common usage, there’s nothing like real Champagne, the sparkling wine made in a delimited … Franciacorta: effervescent joy from ItalyRead more
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Tortellini in brodo is a Modena treat
Before I visited Modena, I kept seeing references to the city as the home of stuffed … Tortellini in brodo is a Modena treatRead more
Why Parmigiano Reggiano is king
The king of Italian cheeses is Parmigiano Reggiano, which is head and shoulders above the various … Why Parmigiano Reggiano is kingRead more
Pomodorina belies canned tomato image
Pomodorina is tomato sauce rethought, and it’s my most unexpected find on a recent research trip … Pomodorina belies canned tomato imageRead more
Recognizing real balsamic vinegar of Modena
Few culinary terms have been so abused in recent years as “balsamic vinegar.” A generation ago, … Recognizing real balsamic vinegar of ModenaRead more
Pantelleria vineyards honored by UNESCO
It’s a delight to learn that the United Nations has honored the grape growers of Pantelleria, … Pantelleria vineyards honored by UNESCORead more
TWL: Prosecco lifestyle at Villa Sandi
Villa Sandi (Via Erizzo 112, Crocetta del Montello; +39-0423-665-033; www.villasandi.it) is one of the most striking … TWL: Prosecco lifestyle at Villa SandiRead more
TWL: Prosecco over the line in Friuli
The most rarefied Prosecco may come from the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, as suggested in … TWL: Prosecco over the line in FriuliRead more
TWL: Visiting the school for Prosecco
According to the Prosecco DOC consortium, farmers in the Friuli Venezia-Giulia village of Prosecco began making … TWL: Visiting the school for ProseccoRead more
TWL: Getting to know Prosecco DOC in Treviso
Wine is one of the easiest and best ways to bring the taste of travel back … TWL: Getting to know Prosecco DOC in TrevisoRead more