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Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same!
It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?!

With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week?

Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing!

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Acinum Prosecco Millesimato Rosé DOP
85% Glera & 15% Pinot Noir
Veneto, Italy
11% ABV
$14.99 average price
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WINE MAKERS NOTES
Sparkling wine with pink “powder” color. It displays soft notes of red fruit to the nose, good acidity and freshness in the mouth. Very balanced fine wine. The sugar content is compensated by the acidity that makes the wine very fresh and enjoyable on the palate.

Acinum Wines
Acinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to showcase the best Italian territories and wineries. The goal is to represent to the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world.

This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d’Alpone in Soave. Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.

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"Some things are here for our souls, not our interests, and every land has its pockets of wild. Let us leave then there for the birds, for the night watch, for the person who needs and longs for a creeping into invisibility"

Welcome to Episode #86:

This year Allison published her third book,  'Allison Zurfluh and the Venice Lagoon'.  Here are pages of art and essays on her experiences living on the Venice lagoon.  

The book is an intimate look at the place that captured her heart and soul, the place that would initiate a 1000 questions and responses. 

There is a part that Allison conserves for family and her Swiss life, and there is a part she lives quite on the fringe of everything… In Italy, on the Venetian lagoon… Searching, exploring, painting, writing, documenting, playing and sharing, yet really going to the edge of what is possible, in her boat, in her art and in herself.  Nothing is taken for granted.  Not her environment, not her choices, not the people, not the place. Zurfluh recognises the plight of the Venetian lagoon, the wild beauty, the breathtaking moments, the natural world and at times, the painful truth of the tourist dollar.

We discuss so much.... Art and motherhood, the writing life, living on the island of Burano and protecting the fishing communities on the lagoon, going into the wilderness to be alone to find what matters, creativity and grit, and indeed many personal stories of our own reckoning with the parts of our lives that make us who we are as women and artists at this point in time.  We don't hold back and that is why I published this whole conversation in one beautiful thread.  Hopefully you are on one of those long walks you need over the festive season and you can enjoy this share ....

Here is a wild and beautiful conversation from one wild and beautiful woman to another.  Allison is not only happy to rock the boat, but paints from it too, sharing her gifts, lighting the way, protecting the sacred and reminding us, that we all make a difference in this wild and beautiful world we live in.  Enjoy 

To buy Allison’s Books and Fine Art Allison Zurfluh
On Instagram: Allison Zurfluh
Listen to my last conversation with Allison in 2022… Allison Zurfluh: Art and Conservation in the Venice Lagoon

Minutes and Moments in this Conversation:
14.00 - Motherhood and the Artist
31.40 - Women and Creativity
41.45 - How Allison nurtures her Art and Creativity as a portal to becoming
44.00 - The Venice Lagoon as a mirror
51.00 - Nature for pain relief
58.00 - How Allison discovered Burano and moved to the Lagoon
   1.07 - The Writers Journey
   1.08  - La Mia Arte & the Fisherman
   1.39  - Transcending the Mundane with Words  - "One true Sentence"

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Lots of regions here
Veneto
Alto Adige
Emilia-Romagna
Liguria
Lombardy
Friuli
Trentino
We cover all this and more on this episode as we explore more of what Italy has to offer in its wine productions!

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Time to pop the cork on Prosecco!  Whether consumed as an aperitif, part of a Bellini or paired with full course meals Prosecco is a versatile sparkler.  Join host STCWineGirl Shannon Carlson as she dives into Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore DOCG to find out who makes it, how it is made and of course.... how it tastes!  Time to the find wines we like!  Cheers!      

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Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!

In episode 224, Nikola puts on the short squeeze. And Italy is welcoming in some hydrogen power plants. All of this on today's hydrogen podcast.


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The Dolomites of Italy are not in just one place.

In fact, there are roughly 9 Dolomite parks scattered about northern Italy.

So, where exactly are these parks?

And which park — or parks — are for you?

In this episode, I'll give a brief description of each park — some of the main features and reasons to visit — as well as where each one is located.

Then you can decide which Dolomite park you want to put at the top of the list.

Want to chat more about the Dolomites in Italy?

Then send me a note at lynne@wanderyourway.com.


In this episode:

1:15: Intro

3:27: What are the Dolomites?

5:39: Where are the Dolomites?

8:42: Who are they for?

10:50: Parco Nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi

13:29: Parco Naturale Regionale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo

16:05: Parco Naturale di Fanes-Sennes-Braies

19:15: Parco Naturale Paneveggio Pale di San Martino

22:10: Parco Naturale Sciliar-Catinaccio

24:05: Parco Naturale Tre Cime

25:50: Parco Naturale Puez Odle

30:23: Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta

33:50: Parco Naturale Dolomiti Friulane

36:25: GEOPARC Bletterbach

37:45: Wrapping it up


Important links:

The 9 Impressive and Beautiful Dolomite Parks of Italy

Veneto Region • Italy

The 7 Best Things to Experience in the Veneto Italy

My Favorite Amazing UNESCO Sites in Italy That You Need to See

Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park • Italy

Castelrotto and Alpe di Siusi • Italy

The Unique and Amazing Fanes-Senes-Braeis Dolomite Natural Park

Why You Need to Visit the Beautiful Santa Maddalena Italy

Dolomiti UNESCO

UNESCO

Passo Gardena: One of the Most Beautiful Drives in Italy

Lago di Braies

Seceda

Bletterbach

Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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"And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again - to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more"  -  Pico Iyer,  'Why We Travel'

Welcome to Episode #65:

The thing is Italy has so much to offer.  Twenty regions and each with something special and unique.  I wanted to share all of the beautiful things about the city of Padova or Padua (in English) in the Veneto and give you a dose of what is possible if visiting the Veneto.  I loved staying in this city as a base to explore the region, and then went back for more of the Northern Italy in April this year…. 

Here is a window into the many reasons you need to go, and some of the history and ambience on the historical and cultural gem of a place.

Enjoy, and email or DM me if you get inspired to go. I would love to hear!!

See show notes for every place/link/book detail shared.  And a photo montage if wanting a visual snapshot of Padova.....

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On the south shore of Lake Garda vineyards stretch out across a glacial plain offering those in the know a wonderful wine experience. Five different wines in one appellation focused on one intriguing grape, Turbiana a.k.a Trebbiano di Lugana. Take 10-minutes to find out why you should buy and sell some of these remarkable wines.

Explore through:
Zenato Lugana Wines
Sansonina Wines

Vocabulary to note:
Lugana, Milano, Brescia, Verona, Serenissima Republic of Venice,  Lombardia, Pozzolengo, Desenzano, Sirmione, Lonato,  Peschiera del Garda,  San Benedetto di Lugana,  Turbiana, Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano di Soave, Verdicchio, Castello di Jesi,  Superiore, Riserva, Vendemmia Tardiva, Spumante, Charmat, Metodo Classico

If you have never had Soave, you are missing out on a great Italian wine! Believe it or not, 50 years ago, Soave was the most popular Italian wine in the United States. What?!? Today, however, it is not super easy to find, which we think is a tragedy. In this episode, we take another Italian wine adventure to introduce you to a vastly underrated white wine called Soave - not Suave, and definitely not Rico Suave! In the 1970’s and 80’s the U.S. was swamped by cheap Soave that still impacts the impression people have of Soave to this day. If you are old enough, you may remember Soave Bolla, or “Chill a Cella” TV ads - and the bad wine that went with them. But don’t let that sway you! If you are a white wine lover, this is a wine you really need to try - especially Soave Classico, and in this episode we also explain what the Classico designation actually means for Italian wines. So, come join us on this exciting adventure to the Verona region of Italy! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2020 Inama Vin Soave Classico, 2020 Villa Cavarena Soave, and 2020 Pieropan Soave Classico.

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This week, my guest is Walter Santero, CEO of Abbazia Vineyards, a family-run estate in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Walter is the fourth generation of his family to continue the winemaking tradition. He and Abbazia recently partnered with Wine on a special Prosecco sparkling wine that is part of our soon-to-be-released Ruby Collection of wines celebrating our 40th anniversary. Walter and I chat about everything from Benedictine monks planting Moscato to Zabaglione, sea turtles, and more. He even explains why Prosecco is the best, so pour a glass and join us.

For our tasting (timecode 13:22:00), we begin with Abbazia La Tartaruga Moscato I.G.T., a light and fruity wine from the famed region of Pavia. Next we uncork the gorgeous cherry notes of 2019 Abbazia Barbera d'Asti, a wine made from hand-picked grapes to ensure optimal quality and aged for six months. We'll top the episode off with a sneak peak at the upcoming Abbazia Prosecco that is available in August as part of our Ruby Wine Collection.

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This is episode four of a four-part interview with Jacopo Poli of Poli Distillery in Schiavon, Veneto, on the subject of Grappa. This conversation is about methods of production. The Poli family has been in this region of Veneto since 1400 and in the Grappa business since the 19th century. Jacopo is internationally recognized as a leader in the artform of distillation and an elite in the creation of Grappa.

"Let us be honest: who hasn't wanted to be just a little bit Italian?' - Kay Plunkett-Hogge, Aperitivo.....

Welcome to Episode #53:

Have you ever wondered how the effervescent Spritz drink customarily enjoyed at Aperitivo time in Italy became a cultural icon?  Once a purely Northern Italian cocktail and now very much a sign of the Good life wherever you are. 

On my recent adventures in Italy I fell hard for the bitter sweet Aperol Spritz number and started to wonder how it came to be, and why mostly the word Spritz was not exactly sounding like the pure sweet notes of Italiano.  So I went on a little journey to discover how the Spritz became the drink of the Veneto region in Italy and beyond.

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This is episode three of a four-part interview with Jacopo Poli of Poli Distillery in Schiavon, Veneto, on the subject of Grappa. This conversation is about methods of production. The Poli family has been in this region of Veneto since 1400 and in the Grappa business since the 19th century. Jacopo is internationally recognized as a leader in the artform of distillation and an elite in the creation of Grappa.

Poli Barrique Solera di Famiglia

This is episode two of a four-part interview with Jacopo Poli where we talk about the historic roots of grappa and Poli. The Poli family has been in this region of Veneto since 1400 and in the Grappa business since the 19th century. Jacopo is internationally recognized as a leader in the artform of distillation and an elite in the creation of Grappa.

Check out the Poli family tree: Family Tree

Set yourself up for a guided tour: Distillery and Museum Tours

Our LUXURY VOICE today is Francesco Corte Colò. Francesco is a Representative of the Tourism Board of Cortina d’Ampezzo, he is in charge for new markets including Greater China. The tourism promotion office defines Cortina’s tourism strategy and enhances its visibility to specific target audiences by cooperating with both media and trade partner. It’s an exciting time for Cortina D’Ampezzo as they will be hosting the next Winter Olympics in 2026. Francesco was raised in Cortina and learned to love all that Cortina’s picturesque mountain town has to offer. Joanne and Francesco will discuss Cortina’s great assets, why it is still fairly undiscovered outside of Italy, the benefits of hosting next Winter Olympics straight after Beijing and strategies for new markets with a focus on China. 

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Company Website      https://www.cortinamarketing.it/en/

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” - Anne Frank

Welcome to podcast #46 and my conversation with Allison Zurfluh.

Allison is a woman of many layers, a Translator of Classical Music, an Author, Travel Consultant, Painter and at heart an Artist.   Allison has lived all around the world, yet found her true home on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Burano near Venice in northern Italy. 

In the past few years her life has had its share of trials and tribulations, yet it was the rediscovery of art, and painting the lagoon using watercolours and oil paints on linen canvas that woke her spirit to life again. 

Through her painting and evocative prose Allison's voice translates her love and care for the natural world and the concern she has for the conservation of the Venetian Lagoon for now and for the future.   

Allison's art work will be on exhibit "Let Wild Run Free" in March until August in Venice so be sure to visit if you are in Italy over the coming months. 

Visit Allison for Fine Art:  Allison Zurfluh

Visit Allison:  Bespoke Venice and Lagoon Travel

Instagram:  @allisonzurfluh_artist     &    @allisonzurfluh

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