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Tour of Prosecco DOCG Region

We here at Italiaoudoors are planning a couple of bike and wine tours in 2012 that will include rides through the Prosecco region. This lovely area of the Veneto lies in the foothills of the Alps, with ancient terraced vineyards … Continue reading

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A Rare Find – St. Magdalener Schiava Lagrein blend

The more I visit and study the wines of Northeastern Italy, the more impressed I become by the variety and number of wonderful producers there. I particularly enjoy it when I find wines here that are unique to these areas; … Continue reading

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Valpolicella (and a Classic Italian Meat Ragu)

My blog is entitled “Northern Italian Food and Wine”, but I have to admit I’ve been negligent in the wine department. I’ll begin here to rectify that. The Veneto region is one of the most productive wine regions Italy, both … Continue reading

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