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13/03/2019

New article up. Naturals wines and Rome

https://www.ciaobella.co/erica-firpo/2019/3/1/uncorked-natural-wines-and-where-to-find-them-in-rome

Uncorked is Ciaobella’s wine-focused series researched, written and imbibed by Sarah May Grunwald.

07/05/2017

Latest review: “I actually know how to taste wine now!”
Reviewed yesterday:
"She was very informative! I did not realize there was truly such an art to wine but she explained all of it so well. And not only did we learn about the wines but about the different ways to pair it with food. And she is so friendly and personal, it felt like a nice conversation with a friend!"

02/05/2017

The grapevines were developed by the University of Udine and were recently added to the national registry of grapevine varieties.

They're resistent to mildew and blight, they've defeated two of the main problems for Italian wine growing, but they risk succumbing to the ...

28/04/2017

American appreciation of the diversity of Italian wines has increased dramatically in the past few years allowing wines from lesser known regions to be enjoyed.

With a renewed focus on the full range of wine being produced in Italy, consumers in the United States are finally taking advantage of all that this ancient wine-producing land is capable of.

28/04/2017

Exploring the Aventine Hill in Rome

Exploring the Aventine Hill by Antiqua Tours intern Abbie Bowers I love Rome, but sometimes I really want to escape the hus...

27/04/2017

Allowing the wine to be in contact with the air results in a robust flavor profile!

Oxidized usually means a wine is flawed, but that's not always the case.

26/04/2017

After it was discovered the room has been closed to visitors, but new National Geographic photographs allow one to appreciate the sketches!

More than thirty years after their discovery, these rarely seen 'Michelangelo' drawings in Florence have been revealed in breathtaking photos captured by photographer Paolo Woods.

26/04/2017

I love Villa Borghese, but the Bioparco di Roma is probably my favorite spot within it. I could've spent all day admiring the tiger waking up from a nap

21/04/2017

"The Creator made Italy from designs by Michaelangelo." - Mark Twain

With a varied landscape encompassing mountains, beaches, and endless hills, plus more than its fair share of cultural heritage, Italy has attracted awe-struck tourists for centuries.

20/04/2017

Ostia Antica is an amazing town to visit. It's essentially a mini-Pompeii and their archaeological ruins are very interesting. It is an excellent day trip from Rome! ⠀

20/04/2017

Easter may have been last weekend, but that doesn't mean you can no longer enjoy one of the wines on this list!

Easter is one of the high points of the Italian culinary year and the River Café’s Joe Trivelli knows just what he’ll be cooking. Here are three wines to enjoy with his dishes or on their own

20/04/2017

I'm missing Venice today. The warm weather makes me want to be back out on the water. ⠀

19/04/2017

The view from the bottom of St. Patricks Well in Orvieto. The staircase is a double helix so you walk up a different path going up than you did walking down! ⠀

19/04/2017

For , try one of the wines on this list!

OUR expert says “saluti” to Italy’s stunning and eclectic whites.

19/04/2017

The Trevi Fountain is an amazing piece of art, but Poseidon by far takes the cake. I can't even imagine how long it took to carve him! ⠀

18/04/2017

I spent Easter in Orvieto. The views alone took my breath away, but the entire experience was one I'll remember forever ❤

18/04/2017

Bubbles are getting more popular and it looks like they'll help Italy to gain popularity in China!

Italy is lagging in the fight for sales in China, which is tipped to become the world’s second biggest importer of wine by 2020

14/04/2017

I definitely forget to take advantage of the fact all this beautiful art surrounds me every day. That is the beauty of Italy.

“Veronese in Murano: Two Venetian Renaissance Masterpieces Restored” and “Canova’s George Washington” will include works that have never left Italy.

13/04/2017

Just when you think you've seen it all, this farmer found a way to make use of all the waste his cows produced and is keeping his business alive in the process.

It may pong, but Italy's "S**t Museum" has the whiff of success about it: here in Castelbosco, farmers are transforming sloppy cowpats into plates you can eat off.

12/04/2017

There are no words to express how much I loved Spoleto. I would go back in a heartbeat for these breathtaking views. ⠀

12/04/2017

All 7 destinations listed are breathtaking!

From climbing live volcanoes, to spending the day soaking under a naturally hot waterfall, these Kiwis have uncovered Italy.

12/04/2017

Borromini's Sant'Agnese in Agone is a beautiful example of baroque architecture located in the center of Rome. Piazza Navona is one of my favorite places to go and this is only one of the many reasons why. ⠀

11/04/2017

The Ludovisi Ares is located in the Palazzo Altemps. It was restored by a young Bernini, which is heavily noticeable in the hilt of the sword and Ares' right foot ⠀

11/04/2017

Although Etna is an up and coming wine region, their wines are some of my favorites! There are a lot of other cool wine regions mentioned in this article

Wine tourism is attracting more and more visitors to Italy.

11/04/2017

Staying near the Vatican' Check out Abbie's Top Five Cafès

By Antiqua Tours intern Abbie Bowers Prati is a historical neighbourhood of Rome located near the walls of Vatican City. There are a ...

11/04/2017

You can never go wrong with a great in Rome, but if you're stuck needing ideas of where to go, check out intern Abbie Bowers' Top 5 Coffee Shops in the Prati Neighborhood. LINK IN BIO!!!! ⠀

10/04/2017

Galleria Doria Pamphilj is one of my favorite interiors. The family still lives in part of the Villa which is awesome! The gallery is known for its Vasquez and Bernini works

10/04/2017

Supermarkets are increasing the quality of their wines too!

Wine sales in Italian supermarkets have grown by 2.3% in volume during the first two months of 2017, according to IRI data commissioned by Vinitaly. Sales of wines wit...

10/04/2017

I'm spending the day at Villa Borghese to take advantage of the warm weather!