I went to Santorini for a visit this summer and was simply amazed by the beauty of the island. It exceeded my expectations on many levels and what specifically caught my attention was the great wine culture the island has had for centuries. Some vineyards are over 400 years old; while other European countries suffered from …
In March I traveled by camper to Düsseldorf to visit the largest wine fair in Europe, Prowein. I won’t bother you with an extensive report on the fair, the trip, my state of mind and my camper companions, so if you were worried, that is absolutely not what I’m going to describe here. What will …
Sake is hot! Not to mention the different temperatures at which you can drink Sake. Japan’s national drink has conquered the Western world and warms the Dutch hearts. In our capital Amsterdam, there are a lot of places where you can order Sake, whether or not as a pairing with food. The more serious wine …
What the ancient Romans used to drink Last summer in Rome I was scrolling through the wine list of the famous restaurant Flavio al velavevo detto (read all about it in my Ultimate Rome City Guide and stumbled upon a wine I had never heard of. The so called Cesanese del Piglio. I instantly googled it …
Cesanese del Piglio – a tipical Roman grape varietal Read More »
