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Learn About the Frescobaldi Italian Winemaking Family

There have been dozens of notable families and companies that have greatest some of the finest wines in history, but there are only a few that stood the test of time and remained as a renowned name in the winemaking industry. One of those ever-standing families is the Frescobaldi’s, an Italian family … Read more

A Guide to Accasciato

Italian cheeses on display on a wood rack

There are many varieties of cheeses, but there are even more lesser-known varieties of cheeses found in different regions of the world. If you’re looking for a rare type of real Italian cheese, you can get to know accasciato. What is Accasciato Cheese? Accasciato is a rich, creamy and luscious cheese made … Read more

Delicious Italian Wedding Soup Recipe by Ina Garten

Italian wedding soup is a healthy option for meals in any part of the day. Contrary to popular belief, the history of this dish is not rooted in the tradition of serving this soup to the bride and groom on their wedding day. Its actual Italian name is ‘Minestra Maritata’, meaning married soup, due to the addition of the contrasting ingredients of meat and green vegetables.

Pecorino Romano cheese is a hard type of cheese that is most prevalent in the country of Italy, in the South and Central parts. The name suggests that it came from Rome, which is true since it originated in the Lazio region, which Rome is the capital of.

We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC wine with this Sweet Potato, Bacon and Leek Bread Pudding recipe. Serves 8-12 Ingredients: 6 cups large cubed bread (Challah, Brioche or Sourdough) 2 fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1? cubes 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tbsp butter 1 … Read more

Pomino Vinsanto DOC

The Vinsanto is produced from Chardonnay and Trebbiano grapes that are left on the vine before being removed by bunches to be hung and dried from rafters for at least 3 months. The grapes are matured and refined in large vats for 4 years, giving a wine of great fineness. Tasting Notes … Read more

Luce

Luce was the first wine that is ever produced in Montalcino by blending Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. Since Sangiovese and Merlot are both native grapes in the Tuscany region of Italy, it is common sense that combining the two grapes would produce a very flavorful Tuscan wine. The Luce wine combines the … Read more

Benefizio

The Benefizio Pomino Bianco DOC is the product of the Chardonnay grape variety harvested from the estate vineyard and fermented and matured in oak barriques for 10 months. This is an elegant, supremely distinctive cru that displays an unbelievably rich array of aromas and sensory impressions. Tasting Notes – 2008 The eye … Read more