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Campania
Guide to Capri: Where to Stay Eat and Drink, without a Boat!
  • 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
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Tuscan Wine That’s Redefining Excellence
  • 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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Portugal
What is Port Wine? Learn More About Port Styles, History and What to Pair it With
  • by Greg Martellotto

What is Port Wine? Learn More About Port Styles, History and What to Pair it With

Mysterious, underappreciated, timeworn. Let's pull the string to unravel the riddle of this stunning fortified...

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Bordeaux
Bordeaux Travel Guide 2024: Walking Tour in Bordeaux City - Local's Ultimate Food & Wine Insider Tips
  • by Greg Martellotto

Bordeaux Travel Guide 2024: Walking Tour in Bordeaux City - Local's Ultimate Food & Wine Insider Tips

Explore Bordeaux's best restaurants, wine bars, châteaux tours, and hidden gems. Local expert guide to...

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Croatia
Close-up of a hand holding a glass of chilled white wine against a background of steep coastal vineyard rows, mountains, and the blue waters of the Croatian coast during golden hour.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wines of Croatia: A Taste of the Adriatic

A taste of the Adriatic: Plavac Mali ripening on seaside slopes, Zinfandel's ancestral Dalmatian home...

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Napa Valley
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Oakville vs. Rutherford
  • by Greg Martellotto

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Oakville vs. Rutherford

Your browser does not support the audio element. There is no denying that Napa Valley...

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Italy
Barolo Brilliance: Unraveling the Mystique of Piedmont's Noble Nebbiolo
  • 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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Bordeaux
Bordeaux Beyond the Classics: Exploring Lesser-Known Appellations
  • by Greg Martellotto

Bordeaux Beyond the Classics: Exploring Lesser-Known Appellations

Dive into the intriguing world of Bordeaux's hidden treasures beyond the classics, where tradition and...

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Italy
A Detailed Review of Italian Wine Regions, By Italian Wine Expert
  • 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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South Africa
A man pouring red wine into a glass for a woman leaning against a stone wall, with a backdrop of terraced vineyards along a misty coastline and sea at sunset.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Exploring the Marvels of The South African Wine Regions

Two oceans, ancient soils and the Cape's dramatic wine country. Stellenbosch Cabernet, the Swartland revolution,...

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Baja California
The Ultimate Guide to Baja California Wine Region
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Ultimate Guide to Baja California Wine Region

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Italy
72 Perfect Hours in Verona: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay
  • 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
A Guide to Garda: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay by the Lake
  • by Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Garda: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay by the Lake

One of Italy’s best destinations is undoubtedly Lake Garda. Italy’s largest lake is a haven...

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Italy
72 Perfect Hours in Rome: Where to Eat, Drink, Tour, & Stay
  • by Greg Martellotto

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

The Eternal City is one of the best places to visit, not just for the...

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Italy
Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink
  • by Greg Martellotto

Visiting Milano? Here are the Wines to Drink

Milan is well known as a fashion capital. But, as Italy’s most affluent, bustling city,...

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Italy
A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines
  • by Greg Martellotto

A Guide to Age-Worthy Italian Wines

Age is nothing, but a number, unless we are talking about the wine world. Wines...

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Italy
Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino
  • by Greg Martellotto

Discover Montefalco: The Secrets of Sagrantino

Let’s travel to Umbria - a region home to all good things: truffles, salami, beautiful...

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Italy
Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why Nero D’Avola is More Delicious Than You Think

When it comes to Sicilian red wines, you must mention Nero D’Avola. It is one...

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Italy
Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking
  • by Greg Martellotto

Verdicchio: The Italian White Wine You Should Be Drinking

When it comes to Italian wines, people love to talk mostly about reds. But, what...

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Campania
Are You On A Amalfi Coast Vacation? Here Are The Wines You Should Be Ordering!
  • by Greg Martellotto

Are You On A Amalfi Coast Vacation? Here Are The Wines You Should Be Ordering!

It’s hard not to love the Amalfi Coast. With its dazzling Mediterranean blue waters and...

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Italy
Soave: Northern Italy’s Sexy White Wine Region You Must Discover
  • by Greg Martellotto

Soave: Northern Italy’s Sexy White Wine Region You Must Discover

Just west of Venice lies Soave - one impeccable and important Italian wine region. This...

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Italy
Everything You Need to Know About Etna DOC Wines
  • by Greg Martellotto

Everything You Need to Know About Etna DOC Wines

Sicily is nothing but a dream - from the food to the spectacular coastline to...

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Terroir Tales
Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why You Should Be Drinking More Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Lurking in Brunello di Montalcino’s shadow is a Tuscan wine with just as much grace...

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Italy
Red Wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 5 Red Wines You Absolutely Must Drink on Your Next Trip to Rome

Visiting the eternal city is always better with wine. When exploring wines in Rome, you...

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