If you are fond of Tuscany, you are probably a fan of Brunello di Montalcino (aka Brunello). This wine holds the highest DOCG classification, and most wine critics find it to be the best of all Italian wines. By law, Brunellos are made from 100 percent Sangiovese with anticipated nose/palate experiences that center on preserved […]
Amarone della Valpolicella direct from Italy
Amarone della Valpolicella (aka Amarone; translates to “the Great Bitter”), is an Italian dry red wine that starts as partially dried grapes that include Corvina (45-95 percent), Rondinella (5-30 percent) and other red grape varieties (up to 25 percent). History Located near Venice, Valpolicella is part of the province of Verona. The first reference to […]
Experience Tili: Enjoy wines from Umbria, Italy
The Tili Winery is the perfect template for a winery experience as it provides the authenticity visitors to the region expect in this green heart of Italy. The family directed tours of the Tili vineyards and the winery combined with gourmet dining makes the visit memorable. The winery is located on the hillsides of Mount […]
African Travel and Tourism Leadership Recognized: Ross Kennedy, CEO Africa Albida Tours
Africa is a complex tourism destination. For travelers accustomed to discovering Europe, Asia, and the United States, even the idea of planning a holiday traveling through the African region can be daunting. For experienced tourists and/or people who call this part of the world “home” – itinerary planning is easy, not so much for the […]
Truffle hunting in Umbria, Italy: Gourmets take note
Truffle Search Brunello, Truffle Hunter since 1969 @ sanpietroapettine.it Truffles and Umbria have been linked for centuries and the region produces the most high-end black truffles in Italy. Truffle hunting here combines the best of the culture and cuisine including: 1. Running outdoors, in the forest, with dogs; 2. Digging in the soil to retrieve […]
Umbria: Where Truffle Hunting is a Sport and a Gourmet Dining Option
Truffle Search Truffles and Umbria have been linked for centuries and the region produces the most high-end black truffles in Italy. Truffle hunting here combines the best of the culture and cuisine including: 1. Running outdoors, in the forest, with dogs; 2. Digging in the soil to retrieve the fungi; 3. Eating the delicious morsels […]
Morso. An East 50’s NYC Dining Option
If you live in the neighborhood and you want Italian food, family-friendly Morso (translates to Bites) is a dining option. On a recent weekend evening I walked in to the very bright and spacious dining spot between First and Sutton Place, NYC to find tables filling quickly with (what appeared to be) people from the […]
New York Philharmonic: Great music, little ambiance
I can thank Travel Zoo for the discounted ticket I recently bought for an amazing performance at Lincoln Center’s NY Philharmonic (David Geffen Hall). I am not a music critic, so beyond joining the almost sold-out audience at the Smetana, Bartok and Musorgsky performance with Bramwell Tovey (conductor) and Yefim Bronfman (piano), and offering the […]
Wine Tourism and a 2015 Bordeaux- A good combination
Thank you, Mother Nature. 2015 is a very good year for the wines of Bordeaux. This is the year fruit rose to stardom and tannins and acidity realized important supporting roles. August rains and cool nights brought balance to the crop after several weeks of drought in the early summer. Location, Location, Location The Bordeaux […]