I had the honor of visiting the Republic of Georgia for the International Wine Tourism Conference in Tbilisi last week. Very few places have impressed me as much or left me with so much desire to come back that I feel pain. Georgia is the cradle of wine. Wine in Georgia is a tradition of place and of people. Through the ages and through invasions and oppression the people persevered through wine. The vine (there are over 500 indigenous grape types) is the symbol of both country and people and grape motifs are everywhere. What makes Georgia so... Read more
Author: Taste Georgia
Antiqua Tours in Tbilisi, Georgia
Photo courtesy of Anthony Swift at Wine Pleasures At the end of March, I will be speaking at the 6th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference which will be held in the beautiful city of Tbilisi, Georgia 29-30 March, 2014. I will be speaking about... Read more
My Top 9 of 2013
On Grapes and Grandfathers
| Damiano Ciolli in his element |
Roèt Vendemmia 2013
Malvasia Puntinata is easily recognized by its lovely dots
Let me share with you how we roll in the Castelli Romani. This is how the grapes get picked on a small farm to make a natural, organic wine for personal consumption. We... Read more
Back in a Few…
Sorry folks about the lack of posts. I have had two computer meltdowns in the past month and I am trying to reorganize files plus work. The good news is that I recently bought myself a present: a new DSLR camera! So my photos should improve. Like this awesome photo I took while eating in a town called Olevano Romano: Read more
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Ettore in the Vineyards
Ettore knows he way around a vineyard. My much loved and missed intern Katie took these photos of him.Frascati Vineyards Read more
Bibenda Day 2012
I haven't had much time for wine tasting lately. I am studying for the Rome Guide Exam and it is more or less taking over my life. I've attended a few tastings with our ladies tasting group and, recently, Bibenda Day at the Hotel Cavalieri. I've... Read more
Wine Tasting in Rome
A guest of Ettore's just posted this photo on his Facebook page, so I thought I would share. Not only do you learn about the fascinating world of Italian wine, you have fun while meeting fellow guests who share in an interest in wine. When in Rome, join us for a great night and drink wine... Read more
