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Fiano Puglia gives wine travelers a different way to understand Apulia. The region is famous for powerful reds, but Fiano can bring...
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The real Italian food and wine tour cost is not just the number at the top of an itinerary. A published package...
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If you want one simple answer to the best time to visit Valle de Guadalupe, April into May and October into November...
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When somebody asks me, “What is the best winery in Valle de Guadalupe?”, I do not give one name. There is no...
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My preferred way to travel from San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe is to use professional transportation and let somebody familiar with...
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When somebody asks me whether they should stay in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe, my answer is simple: both. If you are...
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People hear Mexico and sometimes assume the whole trip will cost less. That assumption can fall apart once you look at the...
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My answer? Seven days. I know that sounds like a lot. Most people asking how many days in Valle de Guadalupe are...
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Sardinia’s viticultural identity begins with geography. The island is large enough to contain sharply different vineyard environments: weathered granite in Gallura, mountain...
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If you are building a Campania itinerary, my advice is simple: give the region at least seven days. For food and wine...
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People often talk about the Amalfi Coast as if it were the whole wine story of Campania. It is not, and that...
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If you are planning a Campania trip, the best things to do in Ischia reveal a slower side of the region. The...
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