Everything is coming up Rosés for Prosecco
We were very excited to hear the news that Italy has approved a new designation - Prosecco Rosé DOC. Coming soon, the qualifications...
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margie clancy
- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
Something Positive to Start off Another Week of Self-Isolation
.2016 was a year with superb conditions in many of Italy's wine regions. Barolo wines from that year, recently released, are proving to...
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margie clancy
- Apr 5, 2020
- 1 min
Explore Italy through these virtual experiences
We very much look forward to the day we can once again travel around beautiful Italy. In the meantime, if you also can't wait, here are...
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margie clancy
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
Do you know the difference between Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello?
Often confused, these three world famous wines are produced in Italy. Barolo and Barbaresco come from the same family of grapes, and in...
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margie clancy
- Feb 4, 2020
- 1 min
If you're not a fan of places overrun with tourism, we have a 2020 Italian holiday for you
We have recently seen numerous articles and posts describing the need to purchase tickets to visit the most popular Italian tourist...
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margie clancy
- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
We instantly fell in love with the Barolo region and believe you will too
Catherine Sabino's Forbes article on Piedmont provides excellent insight into this amazing Italian wine region, rich with history,...
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margie clancy
- Jan 22, 2020
- 1 min
We are anxious to try the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from a top producer, Biondi Santi
"Biondi Santi has to date only released a Riserva wine from 39 vintages since 1888.", as this Decanter article states....
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margie clancy
- Jan 18, 2020
- 1 min
We have secured group tickets to Benvenuto Brunello 2020
We still have some availability for our Exclusive Tuscany tour, including entrance to the event with us. We will be staying at the...
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margie clancy
- Jan 13, 2020
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Exploring New Heights - the Dolomites
After returning to Alto Adige last week, we have decided to add this region to our 2020 tours. The high altitude fresh and aromatic...
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margie clancy
- Jan 8, 2020
- 1 min
Thinking about your 2020 vacation plans?
If you are a Barolo fan, join us for one of our Piedmont tours and enjoy this sunset view for aperitivo or dinner after you have a...
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margie clancy
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
Happy New Year! 2020 - Entering a new vintage
Happy New Year from the GastroNomad. Last year we visited Giuseppe Quintarelli's cellar in the Valpolicella Classico region to taste...
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margie clancy
- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
First night back in Italy
In celebration of our relocation back to Italy, we opened a 2006 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova #Brunello. Join us in February to taste...
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margie clancy
- Nov 13, 2019
- 1 min
Time to start collecting 2015 Brunello. They will be released in February
https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2018/01/09/why-brunello-di-montalcino-is-the-wine-to-collect-in-2018/#7de3f7a97350
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margie clancy
- Nov 10, 2019
- 1 min
Planning to visit #LakeComo?
Let us design your trip, including our favorite #gourmet lakeside dining spots, tasting at a top wine bar, amazing #hikes at all levels,...
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margie clancy
- Nov 2, 2019
- 1 min
2015 Brunellos are dominating James Suckling's 2019 top 100 list
James Suckling just released his top 100 wines for 2019. The top 2 are 2015 Brunello di Montalcinos, three 2015 Brunellos are in the top...
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margie clancy
- Oct 20, 2019
- 1 min
Are you familiar with Franciacorta, Italy's most popular Champagne-method sparkling wine?
The GastroNomad will take you to Franciacorta on one of our guided tours. Details about this little-known sparkling wine region can be...
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margie clancy
- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Italy bans google maps in Sardinia village
Not to worry, the GastroNomad has local drivers. If you are visiting Italy, navigating to your destination can be difficult, even with...
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