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Written in the Stars: Aglianico
You may have heard one of us telling the story that my sister Cecilia and her husband Fabrizio were the inspiration behind our wine-importing business a long time ago. It was just before the year 2000, at the time they were making wine in Tuscany, a fantastic Vino...
Vini di Roma – Roman Wines
Did you know that Italy has a wider selection of wines than anywhere else in the world? While it is claimed that there may be up to 2000 varieties, (WINE GEEK ARTICLE) there are officially 605 unique grapes used to make the wines found throughout the Italian...
Pinot Nero and All That Jazz
When a producer tells you they have decided to declassify a particular vintage of Pinot Nero, you know they mean business! If winemakers are unhappy with their wine, or grapes - and if they have integrity - they will “declassify” it. This means that they will not use...
Crema di Mascarpone
As Christmas is fast approaching and traditional Italian cakes are in the shops, I thought I would share this recipe of Crema di Mascarpone with you, which is in essence what is used to make Tiramisù, without the coffee. This recipe is the traditional way of making a...
Frittata con Zucchine
Italians love their frittata, (free-TAH-ta ), a similar dish to the well known French omelette. Eggs are the main ingredient, to which vegetables, cheese, ham or even left over pasta is added according to what is available and what takes your fancy. While an omelette...
Polenta with Pancetta & Funghi
Winter, the cold weather, and let's be honest, the duress of Lockdown 3:0, all seem to call for warming comfort food: polenta! This recipe does it for me. Polenta, or maize flour, is a staple food from Northern Italy. This humble Italian peasant food has become...
