Soft, golden, and naturally vegan, this sweet potato flatbread is made for tearing, dipping, and layering with a butter extra virgin olive oil and hazelnut pesto. An easy, pantry-driven recipe that fits weeknight dinners, aperitivo hour, and everything in between.

Roasted spaghetti squash stands in for pasta in this vibrant vegan bowl, tossed with a mixed vegetable marinara and finished with an extra virgin olive oil and Italian hazelnuts. A weeknight-friendly recipe that brings small producers, good olive oil, and a glass of wine into the everyday.

In Italy, when it comes to food as well as wine, you get to experience a living, breathing cultural heritage.

It is what elevates wine, and food and wine together, and makes an ordinary eating and drinking experience to become a sensory moment to fully enjoy.

But what are the key elements that allow wine to reach this level of appreciation? Find out in this article as we uncover the 3 pillars which makes Italian wine, along with food, a living and breathing UNESCO journey.

In a world of mass-produced "Italian-style" shortcuts, Italian cuisine has finally received the ultimate stamp of authenticity: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. But how do you actually bring this protected legacy to your table? We’ve curated a definitive guide to our most "Vero" (true) recipes, organized by the three pillars of Italian tradition. Discover the secrets of the Italian culinary identity and learn to cook with the mindful, seasonal rhythm that defines La Dolce Vita.

Tired of "bottomless" house bubbles and uninspired wine lists? We’re reclaiming the Sunday Brunch Tradition. Discover the art of brunch sipping, including the secret to the perfect Mimosa, the rise of the Brachetto Spritz, and our definitive guide to pairing wine with everything from spicy eggs to syrup-drenched waffles.

Creating an enticing charcuterie board is an art that combines flavors, textures, and aesthetics for a delightful culinary experience. Learn five easy tips to master the art of assembling a charcuterie board that will be the talk of the party.

Forget the frantic dash of the American Happy Hour.

Not a tasting. Not happy hour. Something better.

The aperitivo is an Italian ritual of slow living, a deliberate pause to shed the day's stress and embrace the dolce vita with friends, savory bites, and sips of lower alcohol wine.

Discover the simple yet profound art of this mindful tradition.

How are YOU celebrating the Holidays? Whether pairing foods like potato latke or Grandma’s favorite Christmas cookie, this guide to pairing wine and food will help you choose a great Holiday wine for your table no matter what you celebrate. Inside you will find suggestions for not only full bodied red wines, or age worthy white wines, but also sparkling wines from Italy and sweet dessert wines. Pick out great tasting Christmas wines, wines to pair with Hannukah’s fried feasts and New Years Sparklers.

Need some tips on wine pairing for Thanksgiving or the Holidays?

Do you want to do winetasting like a pro?

Let us help you to master wine pairing Thanksgiving dinner and all the holiday celebrations coming down the pike with this first of a series of articles about wine tasting and pairing wine and food.

Learn about the amazing and rare world of truffles, and the famous White Truffle of Alba! Learn about the different types of truffles, how to cook with them, and the best wines to pair with a truffle dinner.

Film fans may have seen (before he went Searching for Italy) Stanley Tucci unveiling a sumptuous masterpiece called Timpano in the 90s film, The Big Night. We know we sure wanted a piece watching that climatic scene!

So we went searching, and found the history of the dish is actually found in an Abruzzese dish called Timballo. We got the recipe from a real Abruzzese, Gaia, who shared her family recipe for Timballo di Teramo with us! And surprise, it is not at all as difficult as we thought to pull together, very simple in fact!

So, pour yourself a glass of natural abruzzese wine, and read on about how to create your own Timballo at home.

What's the secret to a really good Caponata?

Caponata is a traditional Sicilian vegetarian salad served as an  appetizer which is great for parties and apertivos. Daniela Pulvirenti is from Sicily, and she not only shared her secret for making a great one, but she also gave us her nonna's recipe, which is her go-to dish for when she has friends and family coming over. 

We are lucky to get this authentic family recipe of hers!  Get insights into Sicily from a native and make your own caponata at home.

Cookies are a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages and around the world.

In Italy, one of the go-to cookies are Brutti ma Buoni. These Italian cookies, aka biscotti, literally translate to "Ugly but Good." If you see them, to us Americans, they look like an ordinary homemade version of one of our cookies. However, in Italy, where the “bella figura” is “mandatory,” in every sense of the word, even food has to “look good:” there are no exceptions to the rule, not even the humble cookie.

So, when Italians started to make cookies that look like the typical lumps of baked dough that we love so much in America, they started to be called what they literally look like, and, when you think about, they do have an unappetizing look to them… But, boy, are they good!

Get an authentic recipe from a trattoria in Italy inside.

When we taste wines and foods, there is more to it other than just flavors and aromas. There is a subtle, additional dimension which often gets overlooked, which is mouthfeel.

What is mouthfeel? How can we sense it? How is it triggered?

Add a new dimension to your wine and food tasting experiences in this article where we talk about how wine and food feels in our mouths.

While achieving balance is in life is an art, balance in wine and food has a lot of science to it.

It starts with our individual taste buds and the interplay of our sense of taste & smell and the tactile sensation which, with our brain’s help, determines our own take on the flavor and textures of wine and food.

The ultimate pleasure is when it all balances out.

This article is all about how to achieve this “magical” balance and to raise the bar on your own wine and food tasting experiences. Check it out!

Unleash your inner foodie with our guide to the best wine and candy pairings. Discover delicious combinations of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic chocolate bars to fruity gummy candies, we've got you covered. Whether you're hosting a party or simply indulging in a late-night treat, our expert recommendations will help you elevate your wine and candy experience.

As a country whose culinary cuisine has revolved around fast food for over a hundred years, is National Junk Food Day something to shun or to celebrate?

If you go back to the roots of fast food, it's street food, which is "the true testimony to the identity of a people.” Behind street food is a wealth of traditions and diversity of flavors and textures which all tie to a place, a people and ultimately are rooted in authenticity.

In this article we elevate the humble fast food by digging into the history of street food and provide ways to enjoy them more with fun and delicious wine and food pairing ideas.

Getting ready to fire up the grill? While beer may be your usual go-to beverage when planning a barbeque, why not switch it up to wine?

Wine, especially red wines, offer incredible depth and complexity that can beautifully complement grilled meat. Plus, there are some many types, each one that will pair better with different grilled meats.

Here we share 3 key tips to arm you with techniques for finding wines to pair with your next barbecue.

We also have some great food and wine pairings, along with recipes, to try yourself and to create a memorable and delicious barbecue.

Wine and food pairing can seem like a daunting task, yet, once you get down the basic principles, there is almost no right or wrong. It can turn into a life long skill that you can practice all the time, while alone or in groups, while at home or out and about. Start with this article which lays out an easy to follow approach to pairing foods. Then you’ll be on your way to doing fun and tasty food and wine pairings with others.

In the heart of Piedmont, where vineyards and truffle scented air reign supreme, there's a hidden treasure waiting to be uncovered – wild mushrooms. In the forests different kinds of mushrooms are just waiting to be foraged, and not just the famous white truffle. even though truffle hunting season is just starting. Conveniently, mushrooms native to Piedmont go well with the rich and complex flavors of Barolo and nebbiolo wine and other red wine from the Langhe and Piemonte. With the start of truffle hunting season upon us, ‘tis the season for a bit of mushroom foraging and red wine pairing. Follow us on our journey into the world of natural wine and wild mushrooms in Piedmont.