Category Archives: Wine Pairings

Pancetta di Maiale Fresca con Cidro di Mele e Bacche di Ginepro

Last June, we welcomed James Beard Award winner Susan Regis as a Master Guest Chef on our Chefs on Bikes tour in Italy. One of the dishes we cooked with her was a braised pork belly. We did have a … Continue reading

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What Makes a Great Pizza Dough? Keys to Your Best Home Pizza

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a great pizza. With the endless array of possible toppings, you can find something for just about any palate, from the most adventurous of eaters to the pickiest of youngsters. Pizza ‘like’ … Continue reading

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Livio Felluga – Patriarch of Friulian Wines

Livio Felluga, the patriarch of this wine making family, and of Friulian wines in general, has made quite a name for himself in the very special region of Italy. His family, originally from the Isola d’Istria, experienced the Austrian-Hungarian empire, … Continue reading

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Ornella Molon Traverso – Wines of the Piave DOC, Veneto Italy

Located in Selgarda, in the heart of the Piave DOC, Ornella Molon Traverso is one of the producers in this little-known region that is beginning to receive international attention. Wines have been cultivated in this region for hundreds of years, … Continue reading

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