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What is a Super Tuscan Wine?

You know how parents say they donโ€™t have a favorite childbut secretly they really do?  As a...

How to Pair Wine and Cheese Like an Italian: A Beginner’s Guide

The practice of pairing wine with cheese goes back literally thousands of years, according to historians. And...

The Differences Between Italian and Italian American Cuisine

Last week, I introduced myself to a new acquaintance and happened to mention that I am Italian...

Wine Ratings Explained: Do They Matter?

About three years ago, I wrote a blog post for a winery I worked for at the...

The Italian American Thanksgiving: Beyond Turkey and Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving feasts across America often include classic dishes like oven roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin...

The Top 3 Italian Wines to Pair with Thanksgiving Dinner

You know the traditional American Thanksgiving foods: turkey, pumpkin pie, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes. And if...

The Top 10 Most Italian States, Counties, and Cities in America

For anyone familiar with Italian American culture, it probably comes as no surprise that New York City...

How These Italian Icons Built the U.S. Wine Industry

The American wine industry has a rich and storied history.  The most significant contributors to the growth and development...

Tannins vs. Acidity in Wines

One of the things I get asked about most when it comes to wine tasting is: โ€œHow...