Celebrate The Holidays With Nougat And Wine
If you live in Italy you cannot have an Italian Christmas without nougat. Nougat is always linked to a day of celebration, the joy of being together, to share the pleasure of a delicious dessert.
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Cowhorns and Biodynamic Winemaking
Biodynamic farming grew out of a series of eight talks that Austria philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) gave where he explained his understanding of how unseen forces affect not only the growth and health of plants and animals, but also the vitality of the soil itself.
Today We Open The Enjoyable Bottle!
The “enjoyable bottle” was always a ritual that opened the Christmas dinner, the toast of the New Year, the Easter lunch and all birthday celebrations. On these occasions, my grandfather secretly let me wet my lips with his glass, so that I could participate with all relatives in the toast to open lunch.
Sulfites Added to Wine — The Reason You Get a Hangover?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard this before: “Drinking red wine gives me a headache. I’m allergic to sulfites.”
A Trip Through The Cellars Of The Comino Valley, ATINA D.O.C.
Atina D.O.C. is the last valley in the land of Ciociaria, bordering the Abruzzo National Park. This charming land, rich in vegetation and water, extends along the road running from Sora to Cassino, and is surrounded by the mountain range called ” the Mainarde”.
Natural Wine Can Learn from Natural Food
Authors like Michael Pollan and Mark Bittman champion intelligent eating that will help us all live longer. I wonder, though, when those guys sit down to a meal with wine, do they drink organic? I’d like to think so. Laura Klein, publisher of Organic Authority, told me that people who eat organically would also be likely to drink organic, natural or sustainably-produced wine.
Flour, Water, and Fire with a Splash of Wine
An Italian, anywhere in the world, you’ll recognize immediately, because he can’t sit down to eat without the presence of bread.
Aji Amarillo Fried Chicken and ‘Tant Mieux’ Sparkling Ploussard
Aji Amarillo Fried Chicken, Heirloom Bean and Bacon Tostada, Cilantro Aioli paired with Philippe Bornard ‘Tant Mieux’ Sparkling Ploussard
When is Wine Natural?
If you already eat organically, you might want to try going organic with your wine, but you have to sort out your definition of what a healthy wine might be. There are a lot of terms out there: natural wine, biodynamic, sustainably-produced, and of course, organic.
Fennel Pollen Pistachio Alaskan Halibut and Sablonettes Ptit Blanc
Fennel pollen pistachio Alaskan halibut, Carrot Corn Risotto & Ocean Trilogy paired with Sablonettes Ptit Blanc
The Olive Oil Voted Best in the World is Organic!
The Romans used olive oil for seasoning of food, as well as for body care and medicinal purposes, but I don’t have to travel far from Rome to find the Best Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the World!
The Tiny but Rubust D.O.C.G. of Moscato di Scanzo
Scanzorosciate, a small town in the Province of Bergamo, with just seven miles of extension, and about ten thousand inhabitants, holds the record of the smallest DOCG in Italy.
