Category Archives: Curiosity

The gold in Friuli – the wine Ramandolo

The Ramandolo DOCG is a sweet wine with a golden colour sometimes with reflections of onion skin; it has a sweet but not cloying taste, with a nice acidity that makes it soft and balanced. The derived grapes are Verduzzo Giallo and their tannic part makes the wine elegant and resistant over time. Why is […]

The Blue Cheeses – Cheeses with a green soul

Let me share with you another passion of mine … cheeses. I started loving cheese right away! The scent of rennet is among those childhood memories I will never forget. When I used to wander around the village dairy with my father to eat the Friulian “striciulis”, which are scraps of soft cheese. I certainly […]

The Franciacorta and the winery Tenuta Martinelli

Hello I had a chat with Sandra about Franciacorta and the Tenuta Martinelli winery. Sandra is a beautiful person that I will introduce better shortly; also because I will involve her more often in our wine discussions. Sandra is an excellent sommelier and the owner, together with her husband Fabrizio, of the La Nicchia wine […]