“You may have the universe if I may have … Abruzzo?” I’m rewriting a charming quote by Giuseppe Francesco Verdi, the famous 19th century composer who left us with Rigoletto, Il Trovatore and La Traviata among other great operas. Verdi actually ends the aforementioned quote with the word “Italy”, but I don’t think he’d be […]
Month: September 2022
Wine enthusiasts here’s your chance: Experience Italy, glass by glass, with Jo-Ann Ross
One of my favorite Italian proverbs goes like this: “Anni e bicchieri di vino si contano mai.” Translation: “Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.” The proverb might suggest a Bacchanalian night of drinking, but that’s not the point. It’s true meaning is: Forget about your age, stay young, and enjoy the company […]
Iconic Super Tuscans and several inviting – and affordable – ‘sidekicks’
When it comes to Italy’s iconic Super Tuscans, there’s almost always a reliable “second fiddle” in the house. Think of famous movie sidekicks: Tonto to the Lone Ranger; Robin to Batman, and Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes. The same is true for Super Tuscan red wines. Tenuta San Guido’s “Sassicaia” ( SRP: $250-$300), which is […]
