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Journal
Drink with Certa #1: Frisino Legami Rosato
Justin shares his thoughts about Frisino's Rosato made from 100% Primitivo, one of the signature native grapes from Puglia.
Marisa Cuomo Furore Rosso Costa d’Amalfi DOC 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Marisa Cuomo Furore Rosso Costa d’Amalfi DOC 2019, a “double-faced” wine.
Frisino Minutolo IGP Puglia 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Frisino Minutolo IGP Puglia 2019.
Cavalleri Franciacorta Brut Blanc de Blancs
Justin shares his thoughts about Cavalleri Franciacorta Brut Blanc de Blancs.
Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Riserva 2015
Justin shares his thoughts about Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Riserva 2015
Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015
Justin shares his thoughts about Podere le Ripi Sogni & Follia Rosso di Montalcino 2015, the little brother of Brunello
Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Nature
Justin shares his thoughts about Mosnel Brut Nature, the Franciacorta with only about 0-3 g/l sugar in the wine.
Cantine Astroni Colle Rotondella Campi Flegrei Piedirosso 2018
Justin shares his thoughts about Cantine Astroni Colle Rotondella Campi Flegrei Piedirosso 2018.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Tascante
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Tenuta Tascante, in the extraordinary territory of Mount Etna.
Delicacies hunting around Abruzzo
In a picturesque, tiny village Mr De Paulis was our stop in his delicatessen and salumeria. Gregorio Rotolo makes cheese with the oak barrels from Valle Reale vineyards down the valley.
Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Riecine Palmina Rosé Toscana IGT 2019, a fruity, crispy and easy to drink wine and certainly food friendly.
Montalcino: beyond the Brunello
Fourth episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Brunello the Italian dream
Third episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Geographica description of a territory divided into sides and slopes
Second episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
From Montalcino to Brunello
First episode of the story of how a Tuscan hill found itself under the spotlight of the wine world. The history of Brunello, today’s nature scene, the unexpected biodiversity of Montalcino and Tuscan food and drink excellences.
Elisabetta and The Biscotti Factory
Elisabetta is one of those people who has a smile that can light up a room.
The Art of Living: Castello di Ama
It feels incredible strolling down the cobblestone streets of the village of Ama, not only because of its medieval history, but because of the fact that there is an astounding collection of contemporary art all around you.
Wild Italy
There’s an imaginary line that splits Abruzzo into two – Abruzzo of the sea and Abruzzo of the mountains goes inland, its peaks a sort of spine attached to the core of the nation.
Mountains of Finesse
If I’m honest, I couldn’t point to Abruzzo on a map before we went there.
The Magic of Sardinia
A walk around the Cagliari’s central market, San Benedetto, is a delight for the senses.
Salt Day
Having salt in your hair is a common occurrence while cruising around Sicily and its glistening waters, but this feeling couldn’t be more apt than at Mozia, a tiny island off the western coast of Sicily.
The Sicilian Highlands
Volcanoes and Sicily go together like Sonny and Cher, but no volcano in the region is as famous as Etna.
Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo 2018
Justin shares his thoughts about Giacomo Fenocchio's Langhe Nebbiolo 2018, the "junior version" of Barolo that allows you to appreciate the beauty of Nebbiolo grapes without having to wait.
Summer in Sicily: Capofaro
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Capofaro, in the Aeolian archipelago.
Valle Reale
The vineyards at Valle Reale sit in Majella, one of the most breath-taking national parks in all of Italy, a remote, wild and quiet part of the country.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Antonio Mattei
To get into the mood, we discussed about food hybridity over Mattei's cantucci and pu’erh tea.
How to create a perfect G&T (it’s not what you think)
A gin and tonic is usually a “safe” drink – a drink you have when you’re not sure if the bar does good cocktails – but the way a gin and tonic is done at Capofaro, you’ll have no doubt that the bar can handle anything.
Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Rosé
Justin shares his thoughts about Mosnel Franciacorta Brut Rosé.
Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019
Justin shares his thoughts about Podere Le Ripi Canna Torta Toscana Bianco IGT 2019: "It almost tastes like a red wine in the white wine’s cloth".
Niko Romito
Niko Romito was once a stockbroker, but in 1999 he decided to take over his father's restaurant when he passed, even though he knew nothing about cooking. His journey since then has been extraordinary and today he is one of Italy's finest chefs.
Brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge: the Negroni
Mixologist Massimo takes us on a tour of Italian bitters, grappa and amari, brushing up on essential cocktail knowledge. Let's start with a Negroni.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Regaleali
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Tenuta Regaleali, in the heart of Sicily.
Does heaven exist? And other delicious questions
Before we know it, we’re being taught how to milk the sheep, and make the milk into ricotta.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Il Borgo del Balsamico
We jumped at the chance to test our fusion-ness, dipping dumplings into Il Borgo del Balsamico Balsamic Vinegars.
Culinary / Cultural encounter: Testa Conserve
We took the chance to challenge this complex concept, holding chopsticks and matching Testa's Bluefin tuna fillets with some local flavours.
Summer in Sicily: Sallier de La Tour
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Sallier de La Tour, a hour ride from Palermo.
Summer in Sicily: Tenuta Whitaker
Ian had travelled across Italy exploring Tasca estates over the last two summers. He shares some of his favourite wine memories of Whitaker on Mozia island.
Antonio Mattei & the Cantucci factory
The small town of Prato, just a short train ride from Florence, is home to the charming and original home of Mattei biscuits, in business since 1858. Antonio Mattei started the business and it remains in family hands today, celebrated for their delicious artisanal, handmade biscuits.
Regaleali Land
‘We’re not in the south of Italy - we’re in the north of Africa’. It's a remarkable reminder from Corrado, the winemaker at Regaleali, of Sicily's unique geographical location, less than 100 miles away from Tunisia.
Trippin’ With Margarita Forés In The Heart Of Southern Italy
The country’s most internationally acclaimed chef visits the Tenuta Regaleali estate for My Italy to discover what’s cooking inside the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School.
People
Massimo Petovello
Justin Chen
Chris Dwyer
Ian Wong
Janice Leung Hayes
Shy Perez-Sala
Gabriele Grazi
