Adventures in Wine

Italy

Jul 31, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Local Wine & Dining in Rome | Travel Guide for Wine Lovers

Rome & Lazio – A Local's Guide for Wine Enthusiasts Rome, the Eternal City, is...

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Italy

May 20, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Guide to Capri: Where to Stay Eat and Drink, without a Boat!

Capri is a beautiful island in the Bay of Naples that sings la dolce vita....

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Italy

Feb 28, 2025
by Greg Martellotto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Tuscan Wine That’s Redefining Excellence

If you’re a fan of Tuscan wine, you probably already know about Brunello di Montalcino...

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Italy

Jun 06, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Italian Wine Ambassador’s Insider Notes on the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage

Every November herds of wine journalists and a handful of professionals make their pilgrimage to...

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Italy

Apr 17, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

Barolo Brilliance: Unraveling the Mystique of Piedmont's Noble Nebbiolo

Understanding Barolo and Nebbiolo The complex, yet exciting wine history of Barolo dates back to...

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Italy

Mar 28, 2024
by Greg Martellotto

A Detailed Review of Italian Wine Regions, By Italian Wine Expert

Italy produces almost 20% of the earth’s total wine grape harvest every year. With twenty regions...

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Italy

Dec 27, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Talosa Vino Nobile Cantina Storica in Montepulciano

Discover the rich history and commitment to quality that defines Talosa, a distinguished winery owned...

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Italy

Dec 27, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Embark on an Unforgettable Tuscan Adventure Sangiovese wine

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano holds the distinction of being the inaugural Italian DOC. Often hailed...

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Italy

Dec 19, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Talosa Winery Montepulciano Etruscan Underground Cellar Tour

Talosa’s story started over 50 years ago when Angelo Jacorossi acquired this beautiful historical estate,...

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Italy

Aug 10, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Raise a Glass to National Prosecco Day: Celebrating the Bubbly Elegance

On this joyous occasion, as the calendar marks another National Prosecco Day, it's time to...

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Italy

Jul 12, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

72 Perfect Hours in Verona: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay

There’s nothing like Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet and so much more. It is...

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Italy

Jul 06, 2023
by Greg Martellotto

Guide to Sangiovese: Learn All About Italy’s Most Famous Grape (And the Wines to Know)

Say hello to Sangiovese - Italy’s most popular wine grape. We aren’t kidding - it...

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