Barolo: the wine of kings. Learn all about the Nebbiolo grape, the unique terroir of the Langhe, and the historic cellars of Marchesi di Barolo. Discover why the French marchioness laid the foundation for this iconic Italian red wine.

Exploring the Heart of the City A visit to the old town is absolutely worth your time. It offers fantastic dining, world-class wines, and a wide range of accommodations for those looking to stay overnight. As a medieval hilltop town, it is packed with charming restaurants and bars, but the true highlights are the underground cellars.

Step into the fairytale village of Montalcino with me. Discover the secrets of the $100\%$ Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino, and get my personal tip for an affordable lunch at Le Potazzine.

Join my visit to Sicily’s Etna region, a land of ancient vines and volcanic ash. Learn about indigenous grapes like Nerello Mascalese, my tours at Benanti and Nicosia, and a "clean with a view" stay at Scatitti House.

From staying in a cement-free "Trullo" to tasting the "new face" of Salento at Cantele and I Pàstini: join my journey through Puglia. Discover how history and sea breezes shape the region's Primitivo and Susumaniello.

Experience the Marche region: stay at Villa Fonti and taste the pure, sustainable wines of Guerrieri. Discover the "lovely acidity" of indigenous Bianchello and the 200-year history of this Italian family gem.

Tenuta San Guido: Meet the legendary Sassicaia Soms komt alles samen: geschiedenis, passie, een magische omgeving en natuurlijk... de perfecte wijn. Onlangs mocht ik een langgekoesterde droom afvinken van mijn bucketlist: een bezoek aan Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri. Dit is de plek waar de Italiaanse wijnwereld voorgoed veranderde en waar de allereerste ‘Super Tuscan’ het levenslicht zag.

Whoever says Bolgheri, says 'Super Tuscans'. But what does that term actually mean? And why is Grattamacco one of the most important names in this success story? During my visit to this iconic estate, we dove into the history of a region that changed the Italian wine world forever.

Sometimes you have those moments where everything is just right. You take one sip and you know it immediately: this is so special, I have to share it with the rest of the world. That happened to me recently in the rolling hills of the Italian region of Le Marche, at the fantastic Terracruda winery. There, I tasted a series of wines that made my heart beat faster as a sommelier – authentic, pure, and bursting with character.

Some wine trips feel like a time machine. Recently, my passion for authentic wines brought me to the south of Italy, to the Bianchini Rossetti winery. Here, in the shadow of an ancient mega-volcano, I discovered the cradle of the most legendary wine of antiquity: Falerno del Massico. It turned out to be a day full of history, volcanic power, and a lunch that would make the gods jealous.