Explore Montalcino and their famous Brunello wine which is considered a King of red wines. Why is this so? Find it in this artlcle and get some tips on finding some delicious, value-driven Brunellos and other Sangiovese red wines from Montalcino.

To get the full-on experience of the Langhe, a gorgeous land of plenty in Piedmont Italy, known for having some of the best red wines in the world, you have to try it food. Read about it and get a recipe for a delicious yet kinda unusual dish, called Bagna Cauda, a recipe from a real Italian Nonna.

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

Conventional food and wine pairings teach us that sweet wines go with sweet foods… but did you know that sweet wines also pair great with savory dishes. But it needs to be a high quality sweet wine. Find out in this article.

The world of sweet wine is often greatly misunderstood. Good quality sweet wines can be every bit as complex and delicious as dry wines. Explore with us as we delve into how sweet wine is made and the history of sweet wine to understand why it is on the verge of resurgence in the wine world.

You gotta try Panzanella, a simple, healthy traditional Tuscan Italian salad. Get the recipe and learn about its rustic origins, benefits, and what wines and olive oils to pair with it.

We often hear that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good for you, but do you know why? Explore with us the many health benefits that come from Extra Virgin Olive Oil from warding off diseases to reducing stress.

It is not often thought about, but the wine and olive oil worlds are very similar. Just like with wine, tasting and pairing extra virgin olive oils bring new aspects of the oil to light. What olive oil is best for salads? What olive oil is best for cooking? Read this article to learn how to taste olive oil and pair it with foods.

Why do they call extra virgin olive oil ‘extra virgin’? What is so special about it?

Find out the secrets to making delicious olive oil from the olive oil maker of La Maliosa farm in Tuscany.

You know when you get hungry in the middle of the afternoon and need something healthy but substantial to tide you over for dinner? Chef Riccardo Severi gave us an idea he was live from his garden in Romagna, Italy during a VeroTalk: he suggested squacquerone with bread, with a couple of farm-to-table touches. BTW it’s great as an appetizer or as delicious yet simple dessert, paired with local sweet Albana white wine. Read on and get the recipe for this Romagna version of bagels and cream cheese.

Ever wonder where Eggs Benedict come from? We talked about it in our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy. We have the recipe for this farm-to-table dish which is the historical pre-cursor to eggs benedict, with a cute name to boot: ‘Eggs in a Shirt’.

Hear the fascinating stories of two top winemakers in Portugal, from 2 different generations, with their perspectives on the past, present and future of Portugal and their wines in this article of our exclusive interview with them.

Travel with us to Alentejo in Portugal: the sunniest place in Europe, with a rich history and a wealth of biodioversity. Read on to discover this unexplored wine country in Portugal.

Explore the spectacular and historic Duoro region of Portugal where Port, and dry red wine too, is made today with age-old traditions such as foot trodding. Step on in!

Following our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy, we snagged his farm-to-table recipe for a flavorful, creamy, cheesy, fonduta recipe. Get the recipe and pairing suggestion in this article.

Learn about pinzimonio, one of the easiest and most versatile Italian summertime traditions!

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.

Taking inspiration from her chef-daughter working and living in Piedmont, Italy, Patti Mitchell and her family set forth to export a Dolcetto vine from Italy to create a Dolcetto vineyard in upper Ojai, California. Then was ’born’ Ojai Pacific View Vineyard and Winery.

Lambrusco is a historic, underrated sparkling red wine, with 17 grape varieties and many ways it’s wide, from dry to sweet, from charmat to champenois method. There is so much to know… and learn to enjoy! Read more to find out why you should be sipping on Lambrusco today.

In this part two of our series on sustainability in the wine industry, we dive into Regenerative Agriculture: why is it good for you, for the planet, but also creates better wine.