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...
by Andy | Mar 3, 2021 | Orvieto Superiore, Umbria
Orvieto is built on a plateau of volcanic rock, overlooking the Tiber valley, where it stoically watches over the Autostrada del Sole and a steady stream of tourists passing by between Rome and Florence. This is a shame because Orvieto is a charming town and...
by Andy | Feb 24, 2021 | Sagrantino, Umbria
The Bocale vineyard has only six hectares of vines producing around 30,000 bottles of wine annually but here, in the green heart of Italy – as Umbria is known – is a business that is quintessentially Italian. Valentino Valentini is a most engaging host and you cannot...
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