Txakoli: The Drunkard, Zarauz, by Joaquín Sorolla Usually, it’s the wine itself that inspires the desire to write about it. However, at other times, inspiration comes courtesy of an entirely different subject. This time, Art has inspired me to write about a less well-known yet distinctive Spanish white wine called Txakoli. The Drunkard, Zarauz The painting shown above is The …
Pisa – Stay and Explore at Badia di Morrona
Pisa – Stay and Explore at Badia di Morrona The Badia di Morrona winery near Pisa has been featured previously on this website for some excellent red wines. The first article concentrated on I Sodi del Paretaio, two Chianti DOCG wines. Then, the second piece featured their flagship wine, VignaAlta. This latter red wine is a Tuscan gem, the best …
How to walk on water
How to walk on water Ever wondered how to walk on water? Well, for a brief time this summer, it is possible. Is this heaven? No, it’s the Bresciano. Lago Iseo is Italy’s hidden gem, a lake mostly known only to Italians. Sandwiched between Bergamo and Brescia in Lombardy, it has long been overshadowed by its larger siblings; Garda, Maggiore, …