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Italy and its food are on...

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Italy and its food are on...

What is the best restaurant on the planet? According to San Pellegrinos Worlds 50 Best Restaurants itsOsteria...

Agrigento, The Ancient...

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Agrigento, The Ancient...

Built on a cliff on the south coast of Sicily, Agrigento is an ancient Greek city, which also carries the names of...

Italy at Your Table in...

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Italy at Your Table in...

While waiting to talk more about the experience in San Francisco at Quince, Chez Panisse , Slanted Doors, the wine...

Puglia: a heel of colors...

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Puglia: a heel of colors...

Negroamaro: il vitigno nero che produce vini dai colori delleuroalba e del tramonto.Di Filippo Bartolotta Siamo nel...

WINE AND CARTOONS

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WINE AND CARTOONS

Bordighera, the City of Humour: a pleasant,...

ITALIAN WINE AT THE FRENCH...

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ITALIAN WINE AT THE FRENCH...

"Masterpieces of Senses" is about to fascinate Paris.Three dates next 28, 29 and 30 March, 2007, organized by Club...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

We admit it: we find it difficult to come up with convincing reading matter about the latest tribulations of...

WINE CHARITY AUCTION

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WINE CHARITY AUCTION

Le Baccanti sponsors the Canadian Opera Housein Toronto the...

SANGIOVESE GRAPES

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SANGIOVESE GRAPES

"Saint-giovese" grape, more devil than saint?According to an ancient proverb, San Giovese was the patron saint of the...

Tuscan Towns

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Tuscan Towns

Most tourists heading for Tuscany visit Florence, Siena, or Pisa. But Tuscany has more to offer than the great...

BOB NOTO

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BOB NOTO

BOB NOTO is an Italian photographer, specialized in food and wine. His photos are real portraits of food that...

The Amalfi Coast

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The Amalfi Coast

by Filippo BartolottaFrom today, I am going to keep it updated!Busy, busy, buzzzzy bee, but I now want to make it up...

ABOUT EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

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ABOUT EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Olive oil has been constantly present as an indispensable element of nutrition and social survival in all...

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE IN...

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ITALY AT YOUR TABLE IN...

Italy at Your Table in Beverly HillsBY FILIPPO BARTOLOTTAWhile waiting to talk more about the experience in San...

SHORT HISTORY OF PASTA

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SHORT HISTORY OF PASTA

There is no evidence for the often-heard tale that pasta was bought back from China by Marco Polo in 1298. Romans of...

WHAT IS TRUFFLE?

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WHAT IS TRUFFLE?

BRIEFLY Tuscany boasts of two relatively truffle-rich areas: one near San Giovanni deuroAsso south of Siena, the...

ITALIAN CHESTNUTS

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ITALIAN CHESTNUTS

ChestnutsThe chestnut tree is a plant known and apppreciated since ancient times. Indeed, it is mentioned in the...

CHOCOLATE IN TUSCANY

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CHOCOLATE IN TUSCANY

BRIEFLY In the last dozen years Tuscany has become a centre for custom-made world-quality chocolates. A small band of...

CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION IN...

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CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION IN...

PRODUCTION METHODSCleaned cacao beans are roasted at between 120C and 140C and subsequently crushed to powder. Cacao...

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Italy at Your Table in Beverly HillsBY FILIPPO BARTOLOTTAWhile waiting to talk more about the experience in San...

POTATO FILLED PASTA -...

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POTATO FILLED PASTA -...

Ingredients: (for 4 people)For the dough:400gr flour4 eggs2 dessert spoons extra virgin olive oilFor the...

FARMHOSE OMLETTE - FRITTATA...

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FARMHOSE OMLETTE - FRITTATA...

As with all Tuscan recipes, this dish is simple, using the most basic of ingredients. Whilst of course it can be...

PAPPALPOMODORO - TUSCANY...

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PAPPALPOMODORO - TUSCANY...

The poor cousin of the more famous ribollita, pappa al pomodoro is a typical Tuscan rural dish that reflects the...

RIBOLLITA TUSCAN SOUP

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RIBOLLITA TUSCAN SOUP

Born out of the need of poor peasants for a dish that would fill and nourish somewhat like meat but without...

SOME WINE AND FOOD TERMS IN...

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SOME WINE AND FOOD TERMS IN...

Glossary THE BBC WINE AND FOODhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/food/glossary/SOME...

BINDELLA WINERY

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BINDELLA WINERY

Bindella WineryThe Bindella family has been in the wine trade in Switzerland for over 100 years. 25 years ago they...

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AMOUT TUSCANY AND UMBRIA

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AMOUT TUSCANY AND UMBRIA

ABOUT TUSCANY AND UMBRIAeuro... two terms of enchantment that weave embracing impressions of somnolent walled towns...

THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF...

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THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF...

Filippo Bartolotta was on hand for a very special tasting of Vernaccia di San Gimignano on February 18th, part of a...

PIZZA, HISTORY AND LEGENDS

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PIZZA, HISTORY AND LEGENDS

Pizza is a baked pie of Italian origin consisting of a shallow bread-like crust covered with seasoned tomato sauce,...

VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

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VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

MONTEPULCIANO AND ITS WINESRecords show that since the early Middle Ages the vineyards of Mons Politianus have...

SAN GIMIGNANO

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SAN GIMIGNANO

Once there were seventy-two; now there are fourteen. Towers, that is - those mediaeval skyscrapers that are the...

Last day in Chiacago

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Last day in Chiacago

So Chicago wasn't over yet as we another dinner with Karee and Loren.Benedetta, Barbara and I decide to start the day...

AREZZO

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AREZZO

Three favourite sons rather than compressed history will be the theme of this set of notes, but we do first need...

WHEN TO VISIT TUSCANY: FALL

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WHEN TO VISIT TUSCANY: FALL

Tuscany. La Toscana. Die Toskana. La Toscane. In any language, words to conjure with, to make a bevy of well-worn...

Decanteras Great Italian...

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Decanterâ€™s Great...

Il Drappo Rosso, Sicilia IGT, Benanti 2004Basil and peppermint on a dense blackberry extraction. A wine full of...

THE WINES OF ITALY ESPRESSO

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THE WINES OF ITALY ESPRESSO

The Wines of Italy 2009, by LeuroEspresso will be launched officially the 8th of October 2008 in Florence.It is the...

GREVE IN CHIANTI, WINE TOWN

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GREVE IN CHIANTI, WINE TOWN

GREVE IN CHIANTI - WINE, COCKERELS AND AMERICAHub of the renowned Gallo Nero or euroBlack Cockereleuro vineyards,...

Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs...

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Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs...

Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs Dolomites - Italy :)by Filippo Bartolotta

The match: Massimo Bottura...

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The match: Massimo Bottura...

Two days ago at Testaccio, one of small street markets of Rome, a new Italian FoodandWine Magazine was born. The new...

2001 vintage tasting

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2001 vintage tasting

How will the 2001 vintage be in Tuscany? The season has been meteorologically as expected until the end of August,...

BADIA A PASSIGNANO ANTINORI

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BADIA A PASSIGNANO ANTINORI

Antinori purchased the vineyards around Badia in 1987. The abbey was once the home of the founder of the...

MONTERIGGIONI and ABBADIA A...

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MONTERIGGIONI & ABBADIA A...

From about the year 1000 onward for the next five and a half centuries, Florence and Siena, forty-two English miles...

Wine Chat

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Wine Chat

I contacted Paola Gloder of Poggio Antico estate in Montalcino, to discuss the future of Brunello, especially...

MONTEFIORALLE

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MONTEFIORALLE

Steeply uphill and north-west of the town is the erstwhile roccaforte, or...

Eastern Sicily 2009-Part1

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Eastern Sicily 2009-Part1

Sicily, Feb the 9th.By Filippo BartolottaOne of the biggest natural harbours in the world. One of the most southern...

Brunello 2004: is it really...

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Brunello 2004: is it really...

Brunello di Montalcino 2004 Vintage.This year I had the chance to taste the wines twice in a week. Not bad for such a...

A bit of Patagonia in London

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A bit of Patagonia in London

February '09, in LondonSince 1999, the year I moved to London, the year my senses opened to the New World wines, I...

Eastern Sicily-part 2:...

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Eastern Sicily-part 2:...

Sicily part 2: Noto, Ragusa, ModicaBy Filippo BartolottaThe road from Catania to Siracusa is a pretty easy and...

NO HUNG-OVER IN VERONA

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NO HUNG-OVER IN VERONA

By Filippo Bartolotta

Vinitaly, the 43rd edition of the worldeuros...

The Decanter World Wine...

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The Decanter World Wine...

by Filippo BartolottaDecanter World Wine AwardsLike every last week -more or less- of April, I am in London for a...

Soldera's natural Brunello

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Soldera's natural Brunello

The man that wasneurot thereby Filippo BartolottaAny time that I pay a visit to Mr Gianfranco Soldera is like...

That Langhe Feeling...

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That Langhe Feeling...

That Langhe Feeling... Filippo Bartolotta on Decanter Magazine - May 2006Two decades after inaugurating his new...

Barolo ANTEPRIMA: Monforte...

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Barolo ANTEPRIMA: Monforte...

Barolo ANTEPRIMA: Monforte and...

Whats so super about the...

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Whats so super about the...

"I have had enough of this nonsense about Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon not making typical Italian wines. In my...

How to learn more about...

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How to learn more about...

How to learn more about Italian WinesThe majority of us will know that to really taste a wine you have to first look...

Friuli's Rocky Mineral Wines

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Friuli's Rocky Mineral Wines

By...

La Castellada

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La Castellada

by Filippo...

aSoldera in the eighties:...

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â€œSoldera in the...

euroSoldera in the eighties: the rose of...

VinexpA 2009

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VinexpÃ² 2009

Vinexp 2009by Filippo BartolottaI am only managing now to report from Bordeaux. It was a great trip with some amazing...

A quick stop at Lis Neris

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A quick stop at Lis Neris

As promised, here I am with the IV part of Friuli Venezia Giulia wines.By Filippo BartolottaPart I:...

Le Due Terre

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Le Due Terre

Over the phone Silvana Forte sounds like a very open friendly and welcoming person. One of those people that from the...

ChablisandVernaccia di San...

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Chablis&Vernaccia di San...

Chablis e Vernaccia di San Gimignano

di Filippo Bartolotta

Chi avrebbe mai...

Wines from Trieste

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Wines from Trieste

Wines from Trieste.

By...

Castello Vicarello

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Castello Vicarello

One of the most special things about Italy is the clear difference between the seasons. The colours of the...

Interesting facts about...

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Interesting facts about...

Do you know the story about Dante Alighieri? You probably have heard of him at one point or another throughout your...

Grado and its Lagoon

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Grado and its Lagoon

Grado

...

The Espresso Italian Wine...

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The Espresso Italian Wine...

The Espresso Italian Wine Guide 2010.By Filippo BartolottaIteuros been a while since I have last updated my blog. I...

Domaine RomanAe-Conti 2000...

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Domaine RomanÃ©e-Conti...

Domaine Romane-Conti 2000 at Castelleuroin Villa

by Filippo Bartolotta

Some time ago I had the...

Sagrantino di Montefalco...

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Sagrantino di Montefalco...

Sagrantino di Montefalco Grand Cr Class Utopia?By Filippo BartolottaNot for now.The panel of expert called to report...

Filippo Bartolotta and...

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Filippo Bartolotta &...

Il Drappo Rosso, Sicilia IGT, Benanti 2004Basil and peppermint on a dense blackberry extraction. A wine full of...

2001 Harvest Tuscany

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2001 Harvest Tuscany

As mentioned last month, the 2001 harvest is expected to be of a high quality, with some even comparing it to the...

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Federica scrive il blog tutti i mercoled sera

Italy at Your Table kicks...

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Italy at Your Table kicks...

Italy at Your Table kicks off!by Filippo BartolottaSo here we are in the US for a few months.I broke my camera, so I...

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE FOR THE...

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ITALY AT YOUR TABLE FOR THE...

ABOUT ITALY AT YOUR TABLEBenedetta Vitali and Filippo Bartolotta, Italian masters in cooking and wine respectively,...

Biting on the Big Apple

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Biting on the Big Apple

by Filippo BartolottaI have to...

Italy at Your Table meets...

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Italy at Your Table meets...

Italy at Your Table meets Sunday Night Suppers Charity Eventby Filippo BartolottaI was meant to meet with Dalya...

Some of Italy's finest...

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Some of Italy's finest...

by R. CurtisOn January 23rd The Culinary Center of Kansas City welcomed Filippo Bartolotta and forty wine lovers from...

NYC Rocks

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NYC Rocks

By Filippo BartolottaI know that I am late with my blog and I maybe should follow achronologicaltrain of thoughts,...

ITALIAN WINES, VARIETIES...

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ITALIAN WINES, VARIETIES...

There are currently 36 DOCGs and 316 DOC wines in Italy.The Italian DOCG wines are distributed in 13 different...

Olive Oil Cafaggio

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Olive Oil Cafaggio

This is the best time in Italy to taste the new extra virgin olive oil. In fact, the olive harvest usually starts...

HELPING HAITI

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HELPING HAITI

Filippo BartolottaHere I am over 30000 ft above sea level on my way to San Francisco for another 20 days of road show...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

This yeareuros thoughts on Friulian oenoculture demand a brief foreword. For the past five years, the Enoteca...

Kansas City

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Kansas City

By Filippo BartolottaSo...so...sooooo,while in Washington for the mega-charity week, we had set the first Italy at...

THE BERKSHIRES: LAND OF...

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THE BERKSHIRES: LAND OF...

The Berkshires: the land of local farms and sustainable agricultureby filippo bartolottaSo Heading towards the land...

HOW IS "REAL" BALSAMIC...

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HOW IS "REAL" BALSAMIC...

BALSAMIC VINEGAR PRODUCTIONThe must of red and white grapes is reduced to a concentrate by slow simmering, allowed to...

EXPERIENCE ITALY AT YOUR...

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EXPERIENCE ITALY AT YOUR...

EXPERIENCE ITALY AT YOUR TABLEA trip to Italy featuring sustainable food and wineBenedetta Vitali and Filippo...

ITALIAN CURED MEATS AND...

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ITALIAN CURED MEATS AND...

BRIEFLYPigs, salt, much artisan skill and the age-old need for long-lasting food preservation culminate in what are...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

After a long spell of euroreflectioneuro we speak euphemistically , Calabrian vintners are at last edging their...

RECORD-BREAKING WHITE TRUFFLE

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RECORD-BREAKING WHITE TRUFFLE

Truffle hunting involves professional hunters and rigorously trained dogs, and is a profession passed down from...

Quince Mike Tusk and...

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Quince Mike Tusk and...

Quince Mike Tusk and Benedetta Vitali get together in San Francisco with Italy at Your Tableby Filippo BartolottaThe...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: UMBRIA

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: UMBRIA

"Unlike other Italian Regions, Umbria has few cards to play in the game of local grapes that yield fashionable wines....

HAND-MADE PASTA

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HAND-MADE PASTA

HAND-MADE PASTA (FIRST COURSE)Ingredients for 4 people: 300g flour and 3 eggs (1 egg for every 100g of flour). A...

Italy at Your Table once...

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Italy at Your Table once...

Italy at Your Table once more in San Franciscoby Filippo BartolottaAfter Quince Restaurant it is time to go for a...

Italy at Your Table in...

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Italy at Your Table in...

Italy at Your Table in Cincinnatiby filippo BartolottaThis morning while having breakfast with Kathy at her wonderful...

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE IN...

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ITALY AT YOUR TABLE IN...

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE IN BEVERLY HILLSWhile waiting to talk more about the experience in San Francisco at Chez Panisse,...

ITALIAN FINE WINES AT BRYAN...

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ITALIAN FINE WINES AT BRYAN...

ITALIAN FINE WINES AT BRYAN ADAMS STUDIOSBy Filippo BartolottaThis morning we woke up early despite the heavy Beverly...

ITALIAN WINE TRAINING AT...

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ITALIAN WINE TRAINING AT...

Italian Wine Training at Chez...

BAROLO LAND IN SPRING

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BAROLO LAND IN SPRING

BAROLO LAND IN SPRINGby Filippo BartolottaIteuros 0730 in the morning and the fog is all around Langhe. I went for my...

BAROLO, SWEET BAROLO!

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BAROLO, SWEET BAROLO!

BAROLO, SWEET BAROLO!by Filippo BartolottaOn our second day in Langhe we start our morning with Elvis Barolo: Valter...

BAROLO'S 15 MILLION YEARS...

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BAROLO'S 15 MILLION YEARS...

BAROLO'S 15 MILLION YEARS OLD SOILBy Filippo BartolottaLast day of Langhe is dedicated to LaMorra and we begin with...

PARMA HAM: THE WORLD'S BEST...

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PARMA HAM: THE WORLD'S BEST...

PARMA HAM: THE WORLD'S BEST PROSCIUTTO:)By Filippo BartolottaI managed to go to bed pretty early in Parma and again I...

LAST DAY IN CHICAGO

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LAST DAY IN CHICAGO

LAST DAY IN CHICAGO...NEXT STOP...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

"For oenological purposes, the region is traditionally if somewhat imprecisely divided into two sections: Emilia,...

CAVALLI: WINE DESIGNER

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CAVALLI: WINE DESIGNER

As of this year, Roberto Cavalli is now also a winemaker. The Tuscan designereuros signature style, characterized by...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

Although Venetia contains many denominations and under-denominations, the Regioneuros most important production in...

BOSTON IN RIALTO WITH JODY...

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BOSTON IN RIALTO WITH JODY...

BOSTON IN RIALTO WITH JODY ADAMSby Filippo BartolottaBack in NYC is again time to enjoy Daphne and Milo. Central Park...

LE BACCANTI AIRED ON US TV...

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LE BACCANTI AIRED ON US TV...

LE BACCANTI AIRED ON US TV THIS SEPTEMBERby Filippo BartolottaI thought this summer I had had the chance of a few...

Tasting some Old School...

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Tasting some Old School...

By Filippo BartolottaOla a todo el mundo:)Not to bad to be over in the north of Spain for a few days of "Old School"...

The Old School Rioja Journey

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The Old School Rioja Journey

By Filippo BartolottaJust a few...

Old Vintage Riojas: world...

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Old Vintage Riojas: world...

Old Vintage Riojas: world fine wines at its best.Jos is wating in front of the Hotel Lobby. Marques de Riscal has...

Tempranillo, Nebbiolo,...

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Tempranillo, Nebbiolo,...

Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Aglianico, Nerello Mascalese. And Pinot Noir? by Filippo BartolottaAfter my first...

City market Strolls,...

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City market Strolls,...

Central to the Italian way of life, food markets are located in the heart of the city. Most have been there for...

Dark Chocolate and White...

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Dark Chocolate and White...

Dark Chocolate and White TrufflesBy Filippo BartolottaFrom Modica -Sicily- to Alba -Piedmont for the ultimate gourmet...

Italy at Your Table Road...

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Italy at Your Table Road...

By Filippo Bartolotta, in FlorenceLast night I went on the coast to meet with Luciano Zazzeri, Chef and owner of La...

Italy at Your Table at The...

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Italy at Your Table at The...

Italy at Your Table at The Metropolitan MuseumBy Filippo BartolottaLoads of things to do in this amazing city that in...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

Barring a thin assemblage of exceptions, Sardinian wines are not among those sought, collected and admired by the...

Italy at Your Table meets...

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Italy at Your Table meets...

Italy at Your Table meets the MET!by Filippo BartolottaLuciano Zazzeri has gone back home. I feel a little sad. The...

Italy at Your Table goes to...

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Italy at Your Table goes to...

Italy at Your Table goes to Washington D.C.by Filippo BartolottaLeaving the Big Apple is never easy. On my last day I...

Getting Ready for The...

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Getting Ready for The...

Getting Ready for http://www.marthastable.org...

Martha's Table and D.C....

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Martha's Table and D.C....

Martha's Table and D.C. Central Charity Eventby Filippo BartolottaI feel good! We have increased the donation of a...

Back in the U.S.A. for the...

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Back in the U.S.A. for the...

Back in the U.S.A. for the second leg of Italy at Your Table.by Filippo BartolottaThis time the tour is going to be...

The Good Food Award-Italy...

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The Good Food Award-Italy...

The Good Food Italy at Your Table event.by Filippo BartolottaI know it looks like I have been a bit of a lazy bum,...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

"Liguria, as a glance at the map will show, is small, narrow and precipitously mountainous from great heights down...

Italy at Your...

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Italy at Your Table&America...

THE AMERICAN CHEF CONNECTIONby Filippo BartolottaI know I messed it up with the gallery of the previous blog. It was...

CalifornItaly.

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CalifornItaly.

CalifornItaly.By Filippo BartolottaSo as promised after Texas we flew to California, were our last event was held at...

Brooklyn Pizza Pie or...

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Brooklyn Pizza Pie or...

Brooklyn Pizza Pie or Kansas City Barbeque?By Filippo BartolottaNow, looking at this picture one might think that we...

After Vinitaly...

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After Vinitaly...

This is Daphne welcoming Daddy...

ViniToscana in New York City

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ViniToscana in New York City

ViniToscana in New York Cityby Filippo BartolottaSo America, here we come again. I am about to go to bed. This has...

GREAT ITALIAN WINE FOR...

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GREAT ITALIAN WINE FOR...

Le Baccanti organized an all-star tasting of Italyeuros best wines for Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in...

Italy at Your Table goes to...

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Italy at Your Table goes to...

Italy at Your Table goes to Jackson Hole - Wyoming...tasting with bears!by Filippo BartolottaActually, this is not a...

Harvest 2011 in Italy...

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Harvest 2011 in Italy...

Harvest 2011 in Italy kick-off.by Filippo BartolottaThis summer has been quite a busy one. Actually summer hasn't...

The Italian Master Class in...

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The Italian Master Class in...

The Italian Master Class in Russia. Second PartBy Filippo BartolottaIt is 23:40. I just had dinner on the train to...

Wine Town in New York City?

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Wine Town in New York City?

Wine Town in New York City?by Filippo BartolottaMake sense? Well it means that the "Wine Town" Tuscan event is taking...

Those little big wines from...

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Those little big wines from...

Those little big wines from MaremmaBy Filippo BartolottaYesterday started my first tasting of wines from Maremma and...

The truffle hunting hound...

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The truffle hunting hound...

There is something exotic and mystical about the white truffle; coveted treasure of Italy. This aromatic tuber has...

Get off the beaten track in...

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Get off the beaten track in...

We have had a hot summer in Tuscany this year, and though the temperature has dropped considerably in the past weeks,...

Regional Cheeses in Italy

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Regional Cheeses in Italy

The exact date when cheese was first discovered is unknown. Popular legend has it that an Arab shepherd living...

CIBUS

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CIBUS

From April 13 to 16- 2007, Rome new fair grounds will host CIBUS, the show born to promote Italian food industry and...

Traditional Christmas

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Traditional Christmas

In December most families set up a presipio depicting the Nativity Scene, this is usually home-made and as...

Pane Toscana in Florence

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Pane Toscana in Florence

By Rachel Jane ZarrowThe first sign of assimilation into a different culture is when someone starts defending...

Tuscany for Golfers

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Tuscany for Golfers

Need another reason to visit Tuscany in 2012? If golf is what drives you or your partner, then consider the trying...

Chestnuts not only roasting...

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Chestnuts not only roasting...

By Rachel Jane ZarrowAs a native English speaker living in Italy, I am always learning new things. Firstly, I am...

SOAVE: A WHITE WINE THAT...

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SOAVE: A WHITE WINE THAT...

Filippo Bartolotta 9.12.2011 Original article in Italian...

SOAVE TASTING

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SOAVE TASTING

SOAVI ASSAGGI Filippo BartolottaPr Soave Doc 2010Gold, translucent, intense with mandarine and orange notes. Fresh...

EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE BENEFITS...

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EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE BENEFITS...

ITeuroS OFFICIAL IN AMERICA! EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE BENEFITS THE HEART!The American federal governmenteuros Food and Drug...

Horse riding in the Tuscan...

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Horse riding in the Tuscan...

In another life; before I joined...

IL CAPPONE IN GALANTINA DI...

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IL CAPPONE IN GALANTINA DI...

byFilippo Bartolotta 22.12.2011 featured in Italian here:...

New Years day in Sovicille

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New Years day in Sovicille

By JessicaNew Years Eve is so often overrated, that for the past few years my husband and I have decided to keep it...

Caterina de' Medici Anitra...

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Caterina de' Medici Anitra...

Caterina de' Medici was born in Florence in 1519 and was the last of the principal Medici family. When she was just...

SipsandSups in Washington...

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Sips&Sups in Washington D.C.

I am very tired, I must confess!I just got back from the THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WINE DINNER CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET...

Coffee!

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Coffee!

BRIEFLYLike cacao, coffee begins life in the form of bright red berry-like seeds, called 'cherries', of several...

Traditions of Italy

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Traditions of Italy

Traditions of ItalyItaly is rich in culture and traditions, many specific to the different regions across the...

Four Great Cities to Visit...

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Four Great Cities to Visit...

By Charles JacksonItaly is home to the most UNESCO-protected historical sites of any country in the world and it's no...

Amalfi Coast and Piedmont...

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Amalfi Coast & Piedmont Chef

Rome - The Eternal City

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Rome - The Eternal City

The city of Rome offers a multitude of experiences. Home to works of the Old Masters as well as stunning contemporary...

10 Foods to Protect from...

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10 Foods to Protect from...

We all know how important it is to protect the skin against sun damage. According to World Health Organization...

AVIGNONESI WINERY

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AVIGNONESI WINERY

AVIGNONESIIn 1309 pope Clement V transferred the papal residence from Rome to Avignon, France. In 1377, when pope...

WHAT IS PECORINO

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WHAT IS PECORINO

Sheepeuros milk is heated in kettles and rennet is added. The coagulated mass is fragmented into very fine lumps for...

Spaghetti in Italy

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Spaghetti in Italy

Spaghetti is a food that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. Though it is traditionally a staple of...

Wines for non-wine drinker

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Wines for non-wine drinker

In general, wine and wine haters do not mix. All many people can think of when they think of wine is feet, feet, and...

DIVINO TUSCANY WINE TASTING...

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DIVINO TUSCANY WINE TASTING...

Highlights Divino Tuscany Wine EventRevel in the spectacular beauty of FlorenceGrand Tastings featuring Tuscany's...

Become An Expert: Le...

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Become An Expert: Le...

Traveling and experiencing new places is about much more than ticking off a list of the must-see sites. Le Baccanti...

LE BACCANTI SPONSORS TREE...

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LE BACCANTI SPONSORS TREE...

Le Baccanti supports Tree-Nation. The objective is to plant 8 million trees in the poorest country in the world to...

Wines from Tuscany

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Wines from Tuscany

Anyone who considers themselves a wine connoisseur knows that some of the worlds greatest wines come from the Tuscany...

Getting to know Italy

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Getting to know Italy

Our world in the 21st century is an extremely interconnected place. Despite our growing connections to each other,...

Healthy Italian Cuisine

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Healthy Italian Cuisine

Healthy Italian CuisineItaly is a food lovers dream destination. Sit outside on a cobbled street and nibble on some...

Discover the Friuli-Venezia...

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Discover the Friuli-Venezia...

If youre an avid traveler who loves to discover unspoiled regions, you must visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This Italian...

Art in Italy: Guild of the...

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Art in Italy: Guild of the...

In 1401 the Florentine guild, Arte di Calimala, began a contest between the Florentine artists of the time to decide...

Tuscan Food and Wine 101:...

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Tuscan Food & Wine 101:...

Tuscany is amazing. We...

The 3 best pizzerias in...

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The 3 best pizzerias in...

When people make a trip to Italy, eating pizza is usually somewhere on their to-do list and Florence is one of the...

Gourmet Food Travel In...

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Gourmet Food Travel In...

Want to taste the incredible traditional flavors of Liguria? Rome? Here's a chance to live vicariously through a New...

Asia Road Show 2008

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Asia Road Show 2008

Wine expert and Le Baccanti director Filippo Bartolotta took his show on the road to Korea and Japan this month, with...

Wine Challenge Aperitivo in...

11479

Wine Challenge Aperitivo in...

Short on time but...

Best Gourmet Weekends in...

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Best Gourmet Weekends in...

gourmet:NounA connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate.Of a kind or standard suitable for a...

Rome: Cellar Tour and Wine...

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Rome: Cellar Tour and Wine...

If Rome is your base city and...

Food and Wine Events in...

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Food and Wine Events in...

Planning a trip to Italy? Love food and wine? See if your vacation in Italy coincides with any of these food and...

1997 Brunello di Montalcino?

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1997 Brunello di Montalcino?

As wine is becoming more and more prestigious, a bottle of wine can be a perfect gift for both wine lovers and...

CARDUCCI AND BOLGHERI:...

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CARDUCCI AND BOLGHERI:...

Bolgheri, the Supertuscan capital, and Giosu Carducci, Nobel prize winning poet, are intricately linked.Bolgheri was...

Honey in Tuscany

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Honey in Tuscany

It is a well-known fact that the Italians love their food, and indeed it is the most popular topic of conversation...

VISITORS IN VENICE

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VISITORS IN VENICE

The numbers are in: in 2007 Venice was visited by a record breaking 20 million tourists. This is equivalent to all...

Fine Wine, Food and Music...

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Fine Wine, Food and Music...

Thursday, NOVEMBER 22, 2012FLORENCE OFF THE BEATEN TRACKYour day of endless new tastes, smells, sights and sounds...

Experience Aperitivo in Italy

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Experience Aperitivo in Italy

The word aperitivo is...

15 Facts about Italy

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15 Facts about Italy

Once the seat of an empire stretching across the (then) known world, Italy is still a destination for tourists,...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: SICILY

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: SICILY

Sicilian wine, for millennia a bearing column of the insular economy, is currently experiencing yet another phase of...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: ALTO...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: ALTO...

THE ALTO ADIGE-The Alto Adige is one of the leading Italian wine Regions by all the three classical standards:...

GREEN TOURS IN TUSCANY

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GREEN TOURS IN TUSCANY

Revealing an undiscovered side of Tuscany while promoting green tourism: this is the goal of a new initiative put...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: ABRUZZI

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: ABRUZZI

THE ABRUZZI AND MOLISEEdoardo Valentini passed away in the spring of 2006. Thoughts fly to him whenever talk turns to...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: MARCHE

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: MARCHE

What wind bloweth ill or well over the vineyards of The Marches?Everyone knows that these are the terrains of choice...

Teambuilding in Chianti...

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Teambuilding in Chianti...

If your guests don't...

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sicily

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Sicily

Sicily is a fairytale, a step outside...

7 Tips on How to Travel...

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7 Tips on How to Travel...

Traveling to and from Italy can be a...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: THE...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: THE...

Enlivened by competition among small vintners and large collectives, Trentino production is becoming more reliable...

TIRAMISU'

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TIRAMISU'

Ingredients for Tiramis150 gr powered confectionereuros sugar4 egg yolks2 egg whites400 gr mascarpone cheese1 1/2...

The pros and cons with...

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The pros and cons with...

Traveling to and within Europe can be expensive and...

What to do in Lucca, Italy

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What to do in Lucca, Italy

Lucca is a small medieval Italian town just 75 kilometers west of Florence and an easy bus or train ride from most...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: VALLE...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: VALLE...

Valdaostian vineyards are spread over two slopes of a vast watershed, of which the eurolefteuro one, called Dora...

Truffles and Truffle...

11498

Truffles and Truffle...

Truffles are not fungi...

Italian Team Building:...

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Italian Team Building:...

What is the objective of a Team Building event?

There are many objectives to a...

7 romantic ideas when in...

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7 romantic ideas when in...

Florence has got to be one of the most romantic Italian cities to be in for a vacation- whether your single or...

Top 3 Beach Holidays in Italy

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Top 3 Beach Holidays in Italy

Italy is one of the top destinations for beach holidays, for locals and tourists alike. Locals flee to the coast to...

ARNALDO CAPRAI WINERY

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ARNALDO CAPRAI WINERY

The Arnaldo Caprai winery is in Torre di Montefalco inthe Perugia (Umbria) region. Arnaldo Caprai, a businessman...

Choice of cooking classes...

11510

Choice of cooking classes...

Le Baccanti Tours organizes Italian vacations that dreams are made of- but did you know we specialize very much so in...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

Wines have been made in Apulia for over three thousand years, but rational production and criteria of serious quality...

Peposo beef stew with black...

11257

Peposo beef stew with black...

Ingredients for Peposo beef stew with black pepper500 gr of veal taken from the shinbone3 cloves of garlic400 gr...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: TUSCANY

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: TUSCANY

"From dust to destiny: thus too with Wineland Tuscany. In a mere twelve-months span, the fabled Region came back from...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

"As most sage apostles of Bacchus have known for some time, Piedmontese quality wines are not restricted to the Langa...

Choosing your 5-star hotel...

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Choosing your 5-star hotel...

Coming to Tuscany? Ah...the Italian region of luxury: food, wine, shopping, fashion, spas, thermal baths, nature,...

Choice of Wine Touring...

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Choice of Wine Touring...

Tuscany is without a doubt...

Choosing a Travel planning...

11513

Choosing a Travel planning...

Planning a trip to Italy? How exhausting! Why not have a travel planning agency take care of your vacation in Italy?...

Things to do in Palermo

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Things to do in Palermo

Sicily is one of Italys most exotic regions with almost too many things to do and see in the capital city of Palermo!...

7 Beautiful Villages in Italy

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7 Beautiful Villages in Italy

Italy is a tiny country, smaller than the state of California! In a small space, Italy has managed be full of...

Luxury Winter Resorts in...

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Luxury Winter Resorts in...

It's hard to imagine but Italy is indeed experiences a very real winter. As a result, not many people come to visit...

Easter in Italy

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Easter in Italy

Easter in ItalyWhat Italians eat, see and do during Easter in Italy.Planning a trip to Italy in April? This year...

WHAT IS VINO NOVELLO?

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WHAT IS VINO NOVELLO?

Vino Novello translated means "New Wine" and, according to the law, producers can release the wine from November 4th...

Top 5 Michelin starred...

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Top 5 Michelin starred...

The Michelin guide is a series of annual guide travel books that have been in production for over 100 years, and the...

Top UNESCO sites to visit...

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Top UNESCO sites to visit...

What is UNESCO? UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization which is a branch...

Umbria wins Best Wine...

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Umbria wins Best Wine...

The Wine Enthusiast recently released an article stating Umbria as the one of the Best Wine Travel Destinations in...

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL...

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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL...

PRODUCTION METHODSUnlike wine, olive oil doesneurot improve with age - it deteriorates. Within one year most of the...

WHAT IS BALSAMIC VINEGAR...

11223

WHAT IS BALSAMIC VINEGAR...

BRIEFLYVery different from the common forms of vinegar, the balsamic variety euro bear in mind that 'balsamic' here...

4 Gourmet Food and Wine...

11524

4 Gourmet Food and Wine...

Le Baccanti offers gourmet private tours in all of Italy but up until recently, we hadn't yet touched the colorful...

6 things to do near or on...

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6 things to do near or on...

Have you been to the Amalfi Coast? Looking to plan a visit? Congratulations! You about to embark on one of the things...

Top wine tours to do in...

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Top wine tours to do in...

At Le Baccanti Tours, we specialize in organizing specialty food, wine and culinary tours but one of our most...

4 things to do in Piedmont

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4 things to do in Piedmont

Piedmont is an very important Italian region for the food and wine world yet that has been undervalued by the travel...

Spa Break and Wine Tasting...

11536

Spa Break and Wine Tasting...

What better way to relax than to combine a Spa break in the Tuscan countryside with a wine tour of local Tuscan...

Ultimate Tuscany: Top 10...

11541

Ultimate Tuscany: Top 10...

Filippo Bartolotta give us his insight into his top 10 Tuscan Wineries.Tuscany is in the heart of Italy and is the...

Jubilee Year - What You...

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Jubilee Year - What You...

2016 A Jubilee YearLast year, during a Lenten penitential service in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis summoned an...

Italy and its food are on...

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Italy and its food are on...

What is the best restaurant on the planet? According to San Pellegrino's World's 50 Best Restaurants its Osteria...

Tuscan Towns

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Tuscan Towns

Most tourists heading for Tuscany visit Florence, Siena, or Pisa. But Tuscany has more to offer than the great...

HISTORY OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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HISTORY OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Like so many traditional gastronomic condiments and delights, the first balsamic vinegar too may have been an...

ABOUT PASTA

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ABOUT PASTA

Pasta, so often (and so inadequately) translated as euronoodleseuro, is made exclusively from durum wheat (triticum...

PASTA PRODUCTION METHODS

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PASTA PRODUCTION METHODS

PRODUCTION METHODSSelected grains of durum wheat are ground to flour, which is then mixed with very pure water....

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO,...

11228

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO,...

WAHT IS PARMESAN?As early as the late twelfth century a product apparently very much like the modern Parmesan was...

FRESH OLIVE OIL SEASON IN...

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FRESH OLIVE OIL SEASON IN...

In November and December the fresh new olive oil is celebrated all over Italy with festivals, tastings and events. In...

WAHT IS CINTA SENESE?

11229

WAHT IS CINTA SENESE?

Cinta senese, euroSienese belteuro, is the name given to a species of pigs marked by a broad white eurobelteuro or...

Filippo Bartolotta Goes On...

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Filippo Bartolotta Goes On...

Wine lovers across the Unites States caught Le Baccantieuros own Filippo Bartolotta live on the radio in early...

TRUFFLES, SOME HISTORY

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TRUFFLES, SOME HISTORY

HISTORYThe pleasures of truffles were prized in the ancient world of Greece and Rome, and probably even in Old...

LE BACCANTI SPONSORS "ART X...

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LE BACCANTI SPONSORS "ART X...

Le Baccanti promotes the euroArt x Wine = Watereuro Charity campaign by offering its financial and logistical support...

CHOCOLATE FROM SANTA MARIA...

11245

CHOCOLATE FROM SANTA MARIA...

According to the New York Times, the Lafco boutique in New York is selling chocolates by the Santa Maria Novella...

LE BACCANTI FOR RELAIX and...

11304

LE BACCANTI FOR RELAIX &...

Last Saturday Le Baccanti had the pleasure of organizing a wine challenge entertainment dinner for forty managers of...

BRIEF NOTE ABOUT MONTEFALCO

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BRIEF NOTE ABOUT MONTEFALCO

Montefalco is the symbolic and geographical hart of the Umbrian Valley. The city is surrounded by its original...

CARNIVAL IN ITALY

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CARNIVAL IN ITALY

Carnival is a festival of ancient origins that is still widely celebrated in Italy, particulary in the cities of...

WINE FESTIVALS IN CHIANTI

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WINE FESTIVALS IN CHIANTI

PLEASURES IN CHIANTI STREETS AND BYWAYSThroughout September and October the market squares of Greve and nearby...

FRIED SAGE LEAVES...

11252

FRIED SAGE LEAVES...

FRIED SAGE LEAVES (APPETIZER OR SIDE DISH)Place the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat....

calendar

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calendar

SPINACH, MASCARPONE AND...

11253

SPINACH, MASCARPONE AND...

SPINACH, MASCARPONE AND PINE NUT SAUCE (Pasta sauce)Squeeze the water out of the boiled spinach, and blend the...

ROBERT MORRISON ON "DISH IT...

11356

ROBERT MORRISON ON "DISH IT...

Chef/owner Charles Pohan of Slanted Door, in San Francisco Betsey Apple, widow of NY Times war correspondent and food...

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES

11254

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATOES (Pasta sauce)

Emerge ripe tomatoes in boiling water for...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

LOMBARDYLombardyeuros prime areas for quality are once again Franciacorta and the Valtellina, the prior also for...

RAVIOLI FILLED WITH PEARS...

11258

RAVIOLI FILLED WITH PEARS...

RECIPE FROM GINNY AND FIAMMAThe pasta dough200 gr flour, plus a little more for dusting the pasta board, andc.Two...

LOOKING FOR A HOTEL FOR...

11259

LOOKING FOR A HOTEL FOR...

THE WESTIN PALACE HOTELExperience the exciting city of Milan while staying at The Westin Palace, Milan. The downtown...

WINES FROM FRIULI AND TRIESTE

11260

WINES FROM FRIULI AND TRIESTE

Trieste and the Wines of Friuli and Venezia GiuliaUntil 1918, Trieste, was the Austro-Hungarian Empireeuros only deep...

CANTINE DEI MONTEPULCIANO

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CANTINE DEI MONTEPULCIANO

CANTINE DEIThe Dei wine estate is divided into four vineyards: Bossona, Martiena, La Ciarliana and La Piaggia. The...

CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA

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CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA

The Castello di Volpaia was built in the 11th century as a fortified village on the Florence/Siena border. Although...

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD (SIDE...

11380

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD (SIDE...

SAUTEED SWISS CHARD (SIDE DISH) Ingredients: Swiss chard, garlic, chilli pepper, extra-virgin olive oil.Quickly boil...

FATTORIA CASALOSTE

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FATTORIA CASALOSTE

CASALOSTECOMPETENCE AND DEVOTION. Giovanni Battista d'Orsi founded his young winery on these concepts. The competence...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

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ITALIAN WINE REGIONS:...

We were among the first to clap our palms half to blisters over the Aglianico del Vulture as a prime protagonist of...

Olive Oil Helps Combat...

11279

Olive Oil Helps Combat...

OLIVE OIL HELPS COMBAT BREAST CANCEROlive oil appears to be an excellent adjunct to the diets of breast cancer...

ITALIAN WINES IN THE USA

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ITALIAN WINES IN THE USA

ROME. euro Exportation of Italian wines to the United States continues to soar: according to the latest statistics...

Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs...

11405

Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs...

Jackson Hole - Wyoming vs Dolomites - Italy :)By Filippo Bartolotta[caption id="attachment_3030" align="alignleft"...

A World of Presidia

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A World of Presidia

A World of Presidia, Slow Foodeuros colorful account of its international presidia project will go on sale in the USA...

WINE AND GRAPPA IN VITTORIO...

11282

WINE AND GRAPPA IN VITTORIO...

An Exhibition of Wine and Grappa euroo La Mostra dei Vini e delle Grappe euroo will be held from 7th to 15th May 2005...

Taste: Foodie Event in...

11451

Taste: Foodie Event in...

Another great foodie event in Florence!!From 12th to 14th March 2011, at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence, Pitti...

Wine under the Xmas tree

11283

Wine under the Xmas tree

As wine is becoming more and more prestigious, a bottle of wine can be a perfect gift for both wine lovers and...

Vin Santo

11284

Vin Santo

Vin Santo can be produced using either red or white grapes; the most common ones used are Malvasia or Trebbiano, two...

Marsala

11285

Marsala

Are you a wine lover? If so, don't put off tasting Marsala wine a second longer! This wine which was made famous by...

Sicily why?

11286

Sicily why?

WHY CHOOSE SICILY- Blue sea and hot sun enjoyable for most of the year- History and architecture: from the Greek to...

Olive oil Cafaggio

11287

Olive oil Cafaggio

This is the best time in Italy to taste the new extra virgin olive oil. In fact, the olive harvest usually starts...

TirabusciA-A cartoon book...

11300

TirabusciÃ²-A cartoon...

I contenuti

Perch si piantano le rose nei vigneti?...

LARDO DI COLONNATA

11301

LARDO DI COLONNATA

Lardo di Colonnata, i.e. aged white lard from the village of Colonnata in the Apuan Alps overlooking the Tyrrhenian...

PITIGLIANO: KOSHER FOOD AND...

11305

PITIGLIANO: KOSHER FOOD AND...

Pitigliano, a warren of dwellings from elegant palaces and rich merchantseuro houses to abandoned fortifications and...

Red or White? Is there...

11306

Red or White? Is there...

Whenever we think of Tuscany, I think I'm right in assuming that we all instantly think of the wonderful red wines...

Umbria as an option?

11324

Umbria as an option?

WHY CHOOSE UMBRIA-National Parks and spectacular natural sites, such as its famous waterfalls (Cascate delle...

cinque terre

11325

cinque terre

The "Cinque Terre" simply means "five pieces of lands". They are five villages located on the rocky coast of the...

THE PALIO OF SIENA

11326

THE PALIO OF SIENA

The Palio takes place in the Piazza del Campo, Siena, on the 2nd July and the 16th August every year, with its...

Olive Oil Tuscany

11327

Olive Oil Tuscany

The olive tree varieties that still exist come from the cultivation made 6000 years ago in the siro-palestinean area,...

Tecnobohemian Wines

11328

Tecnobohemian Wines

Yesterday I had the family and...

WINES FORM FRIULI

11336

WINES FORM FRIULI

This yeareuros thoughts on Friulian oenoculture demand a brief foreword. For the past five years, the Enoteca...

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

11337

ITALIAN WINE REGIONS: WINES...

After a long spell of euroreflectioneuro we speak euphemistically , Calabrian vintners are at last edging their...

Tortelli recipe

11346

Tortelli recipe

Ingredients: (for 4 people)For the dough: 400gr flour4 eggs2 dessert spoons extra virgin olive oilFor the...

VIP Tuscany

11347

VIP Tuscany

I would imagine it goes without saying that we all have, in varying degrees, a passion for the beauty of Tuscany....

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA DOP...

11349

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA DOP...

PROSCIUTTO CRUDO, RAW HAM-PRODUCTION METHODSThe raw pig thighs or hams are salted by hand and stored in cold cells...

PECORINO CHEESE

11350

PECORINO CHEESE

WHAT IS PECORINO?euroPecorinoeuro for Tuscanyeuros sheep cheese is a twentieth-century term - traditionally it was...

"Musts" for wine and food...

11358

"Musts" for wine and food...

There are so many different Italies and each with it's own little terrific, surprisingly good wine and food...

SCHIACCIATA ALLA FIORENTINA...

11379

SCHIACCIATA ALLA FIORENTINA...

SCHIACCIATA ALLA FIORENTINA - Sweet Florentine Schiacciata (DESSERT)Ingredients:3 whole eggs8 tablespoons of sugar6...

Vino in Umbria

11387

Vino in Umbria

Whilst Tuscan wines are already very well known around the world, the wines of Umbria have just come to wine lovers...

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE I-PHONE...

11389

ITALY AT YOUR TABLE I-PHONE...

Are you traveling to Italy? Are you interested in having a hand-pocked guide of all the best Italy has to offer in...

Christmas in Florence

11421

Christmas in Florence

I love the vibe in Florence coming up to Christmas. Walk through any Italian city on a cold winters night and you...

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA...

11423

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA...

This unique and much sought after wine has the Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone varieties as its foundation grapes ....

Vin BrulA and Christmas Cheer

11426

My family joined Christmas shoppers en mass last night. We decided rather than pushing and shoving our way around the...

Goodbye Giulio Gambelli.

11430

Goodbye Giulio Gambelli.

By Filippo BartolottaYesterday afternoon the greatest Master of Sangiovese passed away. He was one of the least...

Gnudi

11432

Gnudi

We often cook this delicious treat with leftover Ravioli filling, but here is a recipe for Gnudi (literally nude...

Onion and Barley Soup

11436

Onion and Barley Soup

This is a delicious Italian winter favorite, great for cold nights around a warm fire!1.5 liters of vegetable...

Big Snow in Tuscany and...

11437

Big Snow in Tuscany and...

The Tuscan countryside is white at the moment, and we have been forced to close the office for a few days since we...

Leek and Ricotta Souffle

11438

Leek and Ricotta Souffle

Learn how to make it in person, with our wonderful Patrizia.Patrizia did a cooking class with Australian masterchef...

Books Set In Tuscany

11439

Books Set In Tuscany

One of the fascinating threads that can guide us through a visit to Tuscany are those novels that have the...

"Frittata alla Contadina" -...

11440

"Frittata alla Contadina" -...

As with all Tuscan recipes, this dish is simple, using the most basic of ingredients. Whilst of course it can be...

Gourmet Orienteering - The...

11442

Gourmet Orienteering –...

Entertainment and teambuilding while in contact with natureThe intense emotions of a contest and the delicious taste...

Tagliatelle al pesto

11445

Tagliatelle al pesto

Ingredients for 4 people:For the pasta: 300 grams flour (better if whole grain), 3 eggs and a pinch of saltMake a...

The Vasari Corridor in...

11446

The Vasari Corridor in...

Duke Cosimo I of Tuscany (1519-74, reigned from 1537) had several good reasons for disliking to make is way on foot...

FILMS AND BOOKS ABOUT TUSCANY

11448

FILMS AND BOOKS ABOUT TUSCANY

Tuscanys countrysides - plural, for there are many very different ones - quickly cast their spells. The variety is...

The Murgese Horse

11450

The Murgese Horse

Today the Murgese horse is rare outside of its native Italy, though this is changing as international riders discover...

Gourmet Market Walk

11452

Gourmet Market Walk

A great way to help participants...

Olive Oil Challenge - Team...

11453

Olive Oil Challenge –...

A challenge to all the five...

Why Do A Wine Tour in Italy?

11454

Why Do A Wine Tour in Italy?

Your vacation days in Italy are precious and will fly by so it is often hard to decide what day trips are the most...

Why do a Cooking Class in...

11455

Why do a Cooking Class in...

Never before has humanity placed such great importance and spent so much time and energy deciding what to eat and...

Custom Vacations - the best...

11463

Custom Vacations - the best...

Why should you have Le Baccanti create a custom vacation to Italy just for you? No matter if you are traveling as a...

Luxury from the Cellar

11466

Luxury from the Cellar

There is just nothing quite like the sensation of swirling a very smooth and sensational wine in your glass and...

Planning Your Trip to Italy...

11475

Planning Your Trip to Italy...

As soon as you know you want to come to Italy, start planning! Here are the top 5 reasons to plan your Italian...

Tuscan Wines in Review:...

11476

Tuscan Wines in Review:...

How do we manage to create all these corporate teambuilding activities around food and wine?Easy! We taste endless...

Italian Wine Tours: How to...

11483

Italian Wine Tours: How to...

Do you like wine but avoid certain varieties out of fear of waking the next day with what a lot of people term: the...

Best Time of Year to Visit...

11484

Best Time of Year to Visit...

When is the best time of...

Antinori Wine Touring in...

11486

Antinori Wine Touring in...

The new Antinori winery set in the rolling hills of Chianti Classico that has been 7 years in the making is finally...

Italian Luxury Hotels -...

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Italian Luxury Hotels -...

Nothing says luxury like...

Italian Luxury Hotels -...

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Italian Luxury Hotels -...

The Tuscan countryside...

Liberation Day in Italy

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Liberation Day in Italy

The term Liberation Day is...

Gelato in Italy

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Gelato in Italy

Gelato is Italian ice cream and no matter what city you are in, you are bound to be surrounded by numerous gelateria....

Honey Tours in Tuscany

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Honey Tours in Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the top...

Chocolate and Truffles-...

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Chocolate and Truffles-...

A lot of people think of...

Top 5 things to do in the...

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Top 5 things to do in the...

The Veneto region is located in the northeast of Italy and is most visited and celebrated for being home to Venice....

The Pope opens the gardens...

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The Pope opens the gardens...

Visiting Rome? Planning on...

Interview with Sicilian...

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Interview with Sicilian...

At Le Baccanti Tours, we tour top rated wineries all over Italy. Sicily has a special place on our wine map. Every...

In Milan for the Expo 2015?...

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In Milan for the Expo 2015?...

Milan, best known for fashion and industry, will be home to the largest event on nutrition ever organized in Italy....

Carnival in Venice - 23 Jan...

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Carnival in Venice - 23 Jan...

Recently ranked at...

Chianti Classico turns 300!

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Chianti Classico turns 300!

300 years ago, in 1716...

3 great reasons to visit...

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3 great reasons to visit...

The Langhe Hills are only a short drive south-east from Turin, and are easy to reach for a long weekend break or...

Florence Market and Gourmet...

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Florence Market & Gourmet...

Florence may not be the capital city or the business hub, but it is the pulsing heart of Tuscany and central...

Visit the enchanting Amalfi...

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Visit the enchanting Amalfi...

The Amalfi Coast is a situated on the west coast of Italy, south of Naples. The Amalfi Coast road winds its way from...

Foodie Heaven in Emilia...

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Foodie Heaven in Emilia...

The Emilia Romagna region, is home to Romanesque and Renaissance cites of Bologna, Modena, Parma and Ferrara. The...

Gin and Tonic... and Sailing

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Gin & Tonic... and Sailing

The quintessence of English tradition with a fresh new manifestation, Sabatini Gin.The mastermind of the Sabatini...

The Floating Piers - Lake...

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The Floating Piers - Lake...

In 2016 Lake Iseo will bring to life The Floating Piers, a project which was envisaged 45 years ago by Bulgarian born...

Spiritual Guards by Jan Fabre

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Spiritual Guards by Jan Fabre

The works of Jan Fabre will be on display in Florence until October 2, 2016.The exhibition is promoted by the Comune...

Agrigento, Italy - the...

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Agrigento, Italy - the...

Built on a cliff on the south coast of Sicily,Agrigento is an ancient Greek city, which alsocarries the names of...