A one-day trip to Venice must not be enough time to experience everything that the city has to offer. Here 5 top experiences that will make you want to come again and get more. Remember also to check the best time to visit the city. Some of the links in…
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Best time to visit Venice
What is the best time to visit Venice? It could depend on your personality as the city has many different faces and moods that are going to resonate with all the different personalities. So, potentially, every season could be a good time to enjoy sightseeing in Venice.One thing is sure:…
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Drinks to enjoy in Venice
Bellini, Spritz, Sgroppino are three of the most famous drinks you can enjoy in Venice (or should we call it Venezia?)…Ready to order? Venezia is one of the most amazing cities in the world. And Venetians shaped so much of Italian history with many travels and many books. While you…
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Prosecco DOC
Prosecco DOC is one of the most famous Italian wine appellations in the world. This sparkling wine is popular everywhere, for its refreshing taste with aromas of apple and pear. Prosecco Doc is a very large appellation that centers in the province of Treviso and enlarge in most of the…
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Bacari and Cicchetti: the Aperitivo in Venezia at a fair price
Bacari and Cicchetti are the true Aperitivo experience in Venezia. The first name refers to the place where people meet, the second one refers to the delicious bite-sized appetizers that are served with the drink. Venezia can’t be imagined: Venezia must be seen and lived!Probably nowhere else in the world…
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Zibibbo
Zibibbo is a grape found in Sicily. It is very resistant to drought and wind, and it is cultivated in the small Island of Pantelleria where it is used to produce the amazing Passito di Pantelleria DOC. It is also called Moscato di Alessandria. We are working on this Zibibbo…
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Vitovska
Vitovska is a grape predominantely found in the Carso area of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The name is of Slovenian origin.Typical aromas of its wines are lemon, pear, and sage. We are working on this Vitovska grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Ribolla Gialla
Ribolla Gialla is a typical grape from Friuli Venezia Giulia, with high acidity and a hint of white pepper at the nose. Often used to make orange wines. We are working on this Ribolla Gialla grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Picolit
Picolit is one of the most ancient Italian grape varieties. It is cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia and it is mostly known for the sweet wines. We are working on this Picolit grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two…
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Elba Island, jealous guardian of an endangered vine: Aleatico
The protagonist of this story is Aleatico and the handful of defenders of this variety are the winemakers of the beautiful island of Elba, who, with their 32 hectares, remain the major producers of this grape in Italy In 1970 there were 2120 hectares in Italy, in 2010 only 171.…