Category Archives: Italy

Col Di Sasso from Banfi

Posted on November 22, 2012 by admin

On this Thanksgiving I have a lot to be thankful for.  We made it home from Italy right before Hurricane Sandy and even though we are currently displaced we were able to secure our belongings and we have a home … Continue reading →

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Lambrusco Rosso “Lambrusca” Lini at Gemma

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

Gemma in the Bowery Hotel has been on my list of must try restaurants for some time now but since they don’t take reservations the wait for a table is usually well over an hour.  I was taking out two … Continue reading →

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Eataly Visit/Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

I recently visited Eataly in NYC, the closest you can get to all things Italian without hopping on an airplane.  A combination of Italian market and food hall, Eataly is located at 200 5th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street. … Continue reading →

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Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2005

Posted on September 19, 2010 by admin

I recently received a bottle of Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Riserva 2005.  My colleague Shannon was unable to join us at a wine tasting event so she decided to bring the wine tasting  to me at our last meeting.  This dry Italian … Continue reading →

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City Winery

Posted on July 18, 2010 by admin

This summer I had the opportunity to attend two wine and cheese pairing classes at City Winery in NYC.  Located at 155 Varick Street, City Winery is the first fully functioning winery in Manhattan and was founded by Michael Dorf.  … Continue reading →

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