“I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”

We think Robert Frost knew a thing or 2 about how to get more enjoyment from a glass of wine... how is that?

By learning all about what’s behind that glass of wine.

Sure, the grapes, the vineyards, and the people that made it.

Go one step beyond to find out really what influenced the wine grower’s decisions when they were making the wine: the history, culture and people who have lived and visited their area. While they may be remnants of the past, they are also influences that are very much alive which have created traditions that, especially small, family producers, embrace and follow.

Help to make every drop of wine count where every sip becomes an experience unto itself.

A double threat, the Italian city of Alba has got a little bit of everything for both food and wine lovers. But what’s it like to live there? Are you ready for an insider's scoop on Alba? Our local guide spills the beans on all the nooks and crannies in this charming city. From hidden cafes with stories as rich as the coffee to secret spots that only the locals know about, we're peeling back the layers to show you Alba's true colors. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned explorer, join us as we take you off the beaten path, sharing tips, tales, and the kind of inside info that turns a trip into an adventure. Alba's waiting – check it out through the eyes of a local.

Stop and smell the rosés of Puglia, the heel of the boot of Southern Italy, where rose wine has been a tradition going back to when the Greeks occupied the area 3000 years ago. To this day, Puglia (aka Apulia) is the focal point for rose wine Italy: it makes 40% of Italy’s rose wines, in country which is the biggest producer of rose wines in Europe, after France, in the continent which makes 75% of the world’s rose wines. Find out what rose wine is and how our founder first discovered a dry rose wine, and discover your own rose wine best in this article.

After you check the boxes off of Rome, Florence and Venice while visiting Italy, what else should you explore while visiting this beautiful country? Emilia Romagna.

Learn about this off-the-beaten path region for tourism and find out from an insider what there is to see and taste in the heartland of Italy. It has many tucked away corners which, sadly, have been damaged by the apocalyptic flooding that recently took place. Hurry and find out more, and help this region so it rebuilds in time for your next visit to Italy.

What do the locals in Venice, especially the true native Veneziani, do for fun in the hometown? The go bar-hopping Venice style to places called bàcaro and which serve cicchetti which are Venice style tapas. How can you join in on the fun on your next trip to Venice? Find out in this article.

Explore the Monferrato on a journey through pots, pans, and plates. The Piedmontese cuisine based food culture of the Monferrato and Asti is as varied as the wines of Nizza Monferrato winery Ivaldi.

Try this traditional chicken salad recipe from a local chef in the Monferrato in Northern Italy, and discover this delicious wine pairing (hint is with a champagne style wine from the area). The combination of this recipe and wine is a great idea for your next lunch, brunch or party you’re planning!

To the east of the famous Langhe, lies the off the beaten track Monferrato in the province of Asti. While the Langhe is famous for its big bold Barolo and Nebbiolo red wines, the Monferrato excels in crafting a broad range of wines. They have fresh and bold Barbera red wines, structured champagne style sparkling wines and aromatic dessert wines, like the white and fizzy Moscato d’Asti and the red spumante Brachetto d’Acqui. Discover Asti Monferrato in this article, what could become the next trending destination in Piedmont!

Let’s get to know the Czech Republic, tucked away next to Poland, Austria, Germany and Slovakia in Central Europe. A small yet fascinating country whose culture has been shaped by centuries of being taken over by other countries and empires and is fairly recently coming to its own. We have a local who takes us down the path of discovery in this article, where we also find out about its ancient, off-the-beaten track wines which are also steeped in history.

Abruzzo is not a top destination for tourists going to Italy, but that’s not because it’s not worth visiting. In fact it’s the opposite: it has the sights, food, wine, people and experiences that you seek out when going to Italy but without the crowds. It’s a land of emigrants, fishermen, shepherds and farmers. It could be your next destination in Italy. Read about it in this article.

There is an area of Tuscany, off the beaten track of cypress trees and postcard Tuscany. It has a wild and natural beauty that calls to nature lovers, yet is steeped in history, beauty and hidden culture. This is the Maremma.

Where is Maremma, Tuscany? Why visit Maremma?

Travel with us to discover its towns perched on tuff stone cliffs, vineyards, and ancient roads cut deep into the rock in this article.

Written as a personal perspective by in-house Vero Chef Jacqueline Mitchell, an American living and working in the Langhe, Italy for almost 10 years. Explore through the eyes of a local the hills of Barolo and vineyards of Barolo producer Aldo Clerico as we learn more in-depth about not only the rules and regulations of Barolo, but the spirit and passion behind the wine that is one of the best in the world.

Few cuisines in the world are more famous than that of Italy… so let’s explore some authentic and classic Tuscan dishes! And what better way to enjoy Tuscan cuisine than with a glass of good wine? So read on to find out our favorite pairings and download the recipe for Peposo, a red wine beef stew perfect for the cooling autumn days ahead!

The Langhe is an enchanting vineyard filled, mountain ringed, pocket tucked into North Western Italy… discover what it holds!

Often overshadowed by its towering European counterparts, Portugal has so much to offer wine lovers! In this first part of our Portuguese wines blog series, delve with us into the land, history, and various wine regions of Portugal.

Travel with us to explore Romagna, in North Central Italy. A land rich in history and wine, we will see this unique land through the eyes of craft winery, Braschi, and its winemakers the Braschi Boys.

Be transported to the romantic and breathtaking land of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. Home to the legend of Don Quixote, it a region rich in history, culture, and of course, amazing foods and wines! Read on to discover the amazing sights and flavors of this beautiful Spanish region.

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.

From Piedmont Italy, with a landscape of vineyards, and hamlets with churches and castles, to Los Angeles California, with its warm weather, beaches, mansions and palm trees, can there possibly be anything common between these two completely different places?