by Andy | Mar 17, 2023 | Spoleto DOC
Vinnie and I were driving down the motorway listening to one of the myriad of FM music stations with which Italian airwaves are awash. The Italians are a very musical people and I was musing about what would have happened if rock ‘n roll had been born in Italy rather...
by Andy | Dec 11, 2022 | Todi
He is a fortunate man upon whom destiny choses to smile. However, the man who understands and cherishes his good fortune, he is truly blessed. Such a man is Filippo Peppucci. He produces his wine in the timeless landscapes around the mediaeval town of Todi in Umbria...
by Andy | Sep 8, 2021 | Rosso Orvietano
Vinnie and I know Orvieto well because we have visited the town on previous trips looking out for the quality white wines that are produced on the slopes of these long-extinct volcanoes. The frescoes of the Last Judgement by Signorelli in the cathedral leave a lasting...
by Andy | Sep 1, 2021 | Colli di Trasimeno
The sheer variety of Italian landscapes make it a fascinating place to visit even before you consider the culture, history, and cuisine. In the north are the huge glacial lakes of Como, Garda, and Maggiore, whereas in the centre are the volcanic lakes of Bolsena,...
by Andy | Mar 24, 2021 | Sagrantino, Umbria
Vinnie and I were in Umbria, or more precisely, in the Valle Umbra. On the north side of the valley, on the flanks of Mount Subasio, lies Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. However, we were on the south side of the valley but we were also on a pilgrimage, just...
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