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Welcome Susan Regis and our Bikers!

I picked up guests at the Venezia San Lucia station at 12:30, and after a short train ride and taxi, we were at our lovely locanda. We are staying at Locanda Degli Ulivi, located in the midst of an olive … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting: Rezzadore Tai Rosso 2008

This family of winemakers has occupied Villa Rezzadore for many centuries. It is located right near to La Rocca Pisana, a famous villa designed by Scamozzi, a student of Palladio. The renovated cellar is located in the estates’ old barn. … Continue reading

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Penne with Peas, Bacon, Ricotta and Mint

The Colli Berici (Berici Hills) are located in the Veneto region of Italy, south of Vicenza. Here, in the spring, one finds a local variety of peas that have been highly prized by the residents for centuries. Introduce by the … Continue reading

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Colli Berici DOC Wines – our next stop, with Chef Susan Regis!

Located in the rolling volcanic hills just south of Vicenza, the Colli Berici DOC has been in the business of producing wines for thousands of years, but remains unfamiliar to many outside of the Veneto region. Traces of grape cultivation … Continue reading

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