by Mara Solomon | May 17, 2018 | Blog, Cities & Towns, Destination Spotlight, Italy Vacation Destinations, Wine
Whether you are traveling with children, seeking small-production wines or simply looking to soak in the beautiful landscapes, there is much to do in Chianti. Here are 8 things we suggest everyone visiting Chianti should know: Know that ‘Chianti’ is not one town in...
by Mara Solomon | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog, Food, Wine
Riccardo the Winemaker is one of our colleagues in Chianti, running a small wine and olive oil farm with his father using traditional techniques. They live close to the land, in harmony with nature, even as that very nature changes. A visit to Riccardo at his winery,...
by Mara Solomon | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, Food, Wine
Italy is the world’s largest wine producer by volume, so it’s no surprise that many consider a trip incomplete without a full wine experience. A trained sommelier, Emanuele Riva specializes in all varietals and aspects of wine service as well as the art of pairing...
by Mara Solomon | Dec 23, 2016 | Wine
Our great friend, Jim, at Spirited Wines is representing Ca di Pesa wines in the United States. Located in Chianti Classico region of Tuscany in Italy, these wines are carefully produced by the on-site vintner, Diego. Diego uses only new barrels to age the wines which...
by Mara Solomon | Nov 13, 2015 | Wine
This is November at Ca di Pesa– a sparkling day of sun, blue sky and birdsong. And a beehive of winemaking activity. 2015 is proving to be a spectacular year for wine and olive oil. The best since 2011 or 2001, depending on who you ask. Until the 1960s, grapes...
by Mara Solomon | Oct 2, 2015 | Italy Vacation Activities, Wine
Italian wine lovers take note! The intense heat in Italy this summer– breaking either a 50- or 150-year record depending on who you speak to– was hard on visitors but good for growing the grapes that produce great wine. Optimism for this year’s harvest is...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Seasons In Italy, Wine
Take Brunello, undisputedly one of the most important wines of the world, and add an infectious passion for winemaking. These were the two ingredients inspiring Roberto to take over a wine estate in Montalcino and turn a good wine into a great one. He brought...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Food, Wine
Getting close to the land is part and parcel of any introduction to the distinctive country ways of these mountains. At Homebase Abroad’s Villa San Lorenzo, this experience is magnified by the hospitality of your hosts– Stefano and Georgia. With them, you...
by Mara Solomon | Jun 19, 2015 | Activities, Cities & Towns, Food, Italy Vacation Activities, Wine
There remain only three working ‘bragozzi’– one of the many types of boats that once plied the waters of Venice. With Homebase Abroad, you will have a chance to get out for a gracious, relaxing day cruise across Venice’s lagoon to understand the...
