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Tag Archives: Sicily
First Single Vineyard Italian Wine In Sicily Celebrates 55 Years
There are ancient Greek ruins at one corner; at another, a baroque hilltop town; then, walking through a medieval village near a gorgeous coastline with the pristine turquoise water rhythmically lapping up onto the golden sand and then all of … Continue reading
Italian Wine Estate Making Wines For Over 500 Years Showcases Old Vine Vertical
The baby vine had everything it needed in its peaceful, ancient sanctuary protected by surrounding mountains, the highest reaching over 8,200 feet, in an area of the Italian island of Sicily where time has stood still for over 500 years on the Feudo … Continue reading
Native Italian Wine Grapes Succeeding Under Women’s Guidance In Sicily
Strapped in tightly into the cramped cockpit, Barbara felt a jolt of exhilaration as the jet started to climb over 6,000 feet per minute and since this Aermacchi MB-339 jet was only going up to around 3,000 feet it took … Continue reading
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Tagged Frappato, Italy, Native Variety, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Women in Wine
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Refusing the Only Two Choices We were Given in Life
Many people migrate from one area to another for various reasons. Perhaps they have a dire situation, or it is a chance for a better life for one’s children, or sometimes someone just wants their voice to be heard… to … Continue reading
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Tagged Costanza Chirivino, Grillo, Inzolia, Italy, Monreale DOC, Nero d’Avola, Sallier de La Tour, Sicily, Syrah, Tasca d’Almerita
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Wines from The Dead Land
Sometimes I just stop in the middle of New York City, take a step back and take it all in… I look all around… the buildings, the cars, the people, all types of technology, all types of people, living a … Continue reading
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Tagged Baglio Sorìa, Borgo Guarini, Calamoni di Favignana, Carricante, Catarratto, Cavanera Etnea, Dagala Booromeo, Etna, Favignana, Favignana Island, Firriato, Grillo, Inzolia, Italy, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Marcalese, Nero d’Avola, Perricone, Pianoro Cuddia, Sicily, Syrah, Western Sicily, Zibibbo
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Real Leaders Know to Fortify All Boats to Ride the Tides
I’ve always liked the aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats” which is associated with the idea that if a group focuses more on the whole rather than the individual then all will benefit. Although placing a general focus on … Continue reading
