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Bordeaux
A Wine Lover’s Guide to the Bordeaux Wine Region
  • by Greg Martellotto

A Wine Lover’s Guide to the Bordeaux Wine Region

Bordeaux proudly wears the crown as France's wine capital, celebrated globally for its exceptional wines...

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Baja California
Baja California Travel Guide: Explore this Unique Mexican Wine Region
  • by Greg Martellotto

Baja California Travel Guide: Explore this Unique Mexican Wine Region

Are you a wine and food lover? Consider Baja California as your next destination. Baja...

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Napa Valley
A True Wine Insider’s Guide to Napa Valley: The Ultimate Guide to Napa Valley 2025
  • by Greg Martellotto

A True Wine Insider’s Guide to Napa Valley: The Ultimate Guide to Napa Valley 2025

Napa Valley landscape There are literally hundreds of wineries and restaurants to visit in Napa...

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