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Under the Volcano

Categories Apulia, Basilicata, chocolate, Culture, Made in Italy, Matera, mineral water, Puglia, Uncategorized, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Vinitaly, WineLeave a Comment on Under the Volcano

So did you miss me? Italian Grapevine has been on the road, meeting vintners and tasting vintages, exploring the myriad geographical marvels of the Bel Paese peninsula. But we’re back, and will be reporting on all the jewels we’ve discovered, so keep your eyes peeled for our reportage… Flashback to Vinitaly 2018: I met the…

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Italy, Land of Chocolate!

Categories chocolate, Culture, Dolce Vita, Food, Made in Italy, Piedmont, Uncategorized1 Comment on Italy, Land of Chocolate!

It is too hot to talk about wine. So let's turn our thoughts to something cool... Gelato! When I am in Milan's Central train station, I often stop to have a Venchi gelato. Venchi is better known for its chocolates; take a look! Delectable, no? Chocolate is one of those things (like wine) that is…

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