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Grande Degustazione May 14, 2016

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

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Le Vigne di Raito, Taranta and Bob

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

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Photos from April 2nd Wine Tasting

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

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May Institute – fundraiser

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

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Young Wine Consultants; Young Wine Importers

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

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Lebanon Wine

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

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