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Three’s a Charm: Wine&Siena 2018

Categories AIS Associazione Italiana Sommelier, architecture, Art, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti, Culture, Dolce Vita, Food, Franciacorta, Made in Italy, Merano Wine Festival, Palio, Renaissance, Siena, Slow Food, Super Tuscans, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, WineLeave a Comment on Three’s a Charm: Wine&Siena 2018

Does wine taste better when surrounded by great art? It very well may be. One thing is for sure: the 3rd annual Wine&Siena, an event organized and promoted by the Wine Hunter and the organizers of Merano Wine Festival, showcased both in a stunningly beautiful way. It's hard to ignore Simone Martini's exquisite fresco of…

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Bring on the Bubbly!

Categories AIS Associazione Italiana Sommelier, Culture, Dolce Vita, Franciacorta, Liguria, Made in Italy, Piedmont, Prosecco, Sicily, Uncategorized, Veneto, Wine3 Comments on Bring on the Bubbly!

'Tis the season to be jolly, and no matter what your mood, the bubbly will improve it! So since this is the ITALIAN Grapevine, make sure the bubbly that graces your New Year's table is something from the Bel Paese: Spumante - that's the Italian word for bubbly, but don't jump to conclusions! It doesn't…

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