On May 14th we are hosting a grand tasting of 14 wines from wineries located in the Regions of Campania and Basilicata. The wineries are small family run operations; the largest produces approximately 70,000 bottles per annum. As with most small wineries the producers abide by sustainable viticulture; many are certified
The Connection Between Le Vigne di Raito, Taranta and Bob What it is the connection between the three of us? Our relationship started a little over four years ago. While reviewing Luciano Pignataro’s wine blog I read about Patrizia Malanga’s desire to attract an international market for her wine. A small certified
On April 2nd Ro and I co-hosted a fundraiser to help our neighbors Tara and Emily Sullivan raise money for charity in connection with their participation in the Boston Marathon. The wine tasting was held at their parents’ home. Over 60 people attended the fundraiser and based on the amount of food
May Institute – Where Hope and Possibility Blossom Spring Cocktail Reception April 6th – Fundraiser On April 6th May Institute is hosting a fundraiser at The Harvard Club at One Federal Street, Boston, MA. May Institute is an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to individuals
Last weekend we visited my Mother in Naples. Florida. On Sunday we had about as perfect a day one could have: family, baseball and Italian food and wine. Ro and I spent the late morning and early afternoon in Port Charlotte, Florida watching our nephew Michael play in a Tampa
Uber Chef/restaurant owner, Mario Batali, opened Babbo Pizzeria with much fanfare at Boston’s Fan Pier several months ago. The reviews have been excellent, but yours truly until last weekend had never been to Babbo Pizzeria. I was stunned; the wine list includes only wines from Italy; no California or French wines. Further,
Below is a recent post from Tom Maresca’s blog. Tom is a foremost authority on Italian wines. In his article he sets forth the position that the development of international grapes, primarily in Tuscany, resulted in native varieties languishing. As a novice in Italian wines, but an avid proponent
On Friday March 4, 2016 Franciscan Hospital for Children, located in Brighton, MA, is having a fundraiser; “Dancing in the Rain Dinner Gala”. Since 1949 Franciscan has provided clinical therapeutic and educational programs for children with special health care needs. A large pediatric rehabilitation hospital, Franciscan serves a continuum of
There are well-established wine consultants in Southern Italy that have made significant contributions developing quality wines from a variety of indigenous grapes. Thirty years ago Southern Italy commercial wine business barely existred. Almost all farmers made wine, but the wine was for local use; it lacked structure to enable the wine to be drinkable
What is going on – isn’t this a blog about Southern Italian wines, food and travel? If so, why is a wine from Lebanon being featured? If you read “About” it is clear that the blog has been inspired by my Southern Italian roots. My two sons, have third generation