My love affair with Italy began back in 2010 when I first had the chance to visit, thanks to my friend Sebastiano Ramello, whom I met at a wine trade show in Chicago. I had the incredible opportunity to spend three months living in Piemonte just outside Dogliani and worked wine harvest and then in the cantina (winery). I also got to tour around some as well, visiting other wineries in the area, EATING! This started the tradition of gaining at least a kilo every time I'm in Italy for more than a month! Even if you haven't visited Italy yet, you probably already love at least ONE Italian dish and you've probably at least heard of Prosecco and Barolo. Since then, I've gone back to live and work in the Dogliani area and then in Montalcino working with wineries. And in my travel business, I've attended annual trade fairs to develop relationships with wonderful travel partners and have completed many familiarization trips all over the country. This doesn't include my own personal vacations there! Suffice it to say, VIVA ITALIA! So let's talk about wine and food tours... As someone who has lived in and loves Italy, I can attest to the fact that Italy is a country where food and wine are considered as important as any monuments, museums or natural wonders. Eating well is an essential part of daily life in Italy, and exploring the country's rich culinary culture is a must-have experience for any traveler. What's more, the Italian cuisine is diverse and varies from region to region, which means there are plenty of culinary experiences to be had. It's impossible to cover everything in one simple blog post, but here are some fantastic options to think about when you are pondering food and wine travel in Italy...
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July 2023
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