Travel

Three Days in Sardinia.

A Wine-Free Post about 36 hours on the Island of Sardinia Sardinia is having a moment. Like Portugal and Croatia before it, Sardinia tops plenty of European travelers' "must visit" list. It's hot and happening but still relatively uncrowded. And unlike Barcelona, Lisbon, and other overrun Southern European cities fed up with tourists, Sardinia graciously… Continue reading Three Days in Sardinia.

Buys under $75, Italian Wine, Shops + Shows, Tastings

Italian Wine Finds for Under $40

We've been missing Italy of late. Dreaming about our trip to Puglia in 2019. Gorging on Gary's homemade pizza and lasagna. And discovering new wines from Sardinia, Chianti, and Abruzzo. In October we held a tasting of white, red, and rosé wines from the island of Sardinia. A few weeks ago we grabbed three bottles… Continue reading Italian Wine Finds for Under $40

Italian Wine, Lisa's Whites, Tastings

Why Pecorino d’Abruzzo Deserves Your Attention

When wine lovers hear "Abruzzo" they think Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, the popular powerhouse red from the Italian region of Abruzzo. When chefs hear "Pecorino," they think of Pecorino Romano, the cheese perfectly suited to grating over home-style Italian meals. But after a recent wine tasting, when VinoDuo hears "Pecorino d'Abruzzo" we'll now think, "Oh, that zingy… Continue reading Why Pecorino d’Abruzzo Deserves Your Attention