13. Many people report that exposure to certain foods and drinks such as cheese, chocolate, and red wine, is associated with the onset of migraine headaches. Other people report that exposure to certain smells (especially strong perfumes) seems to trigger a migraine headache, and some note that...
It’s customary to pair wine with meals that will complement the food they’re eating. For example, a red wine such as Chianti is often paired with meat dishes, while a white wine such as Pinot Grigio is often paired with fish dishes. Italy is one of the world’s leading producers of...
The verbberemeans “to drink.” It is customary to drinkacqua(water) andvino(wine) with meals in Italy. If you are used to a sugary beverage like soda, consider that Italians may regard this as an insult to the food since the sweet flavor will negatively affect your palate. Opt to do...
The world's most popular varietal, Chardonnay (shar-doh-NAY) is considered to be the greatest white wine, though Riesling lovers will dispute this. Chardonnay is grown in virtually all wine-producing countries; the result is a wine that is difficult to characterize in terms of flavors and aro...
sparkling wine instead of expensive champagne, making the cha-ching of dollars dropping into your hand one more reason to toast “cheers!” My family and I visitedwhere legend has it the mimosa was created,at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, so naturally I imbibed and took notes on how to make ...
The purpose of this study is to examine relationships between motivation for attending an Italian festival and the importance of types of and characteristics of wine at the festival. Results indicate attendees motivated by the festival culture prefer quality wine(s) reflecting the festival's culture....
Learn to understand Italian wine labels enough to get what you want. Here is a great set of tips and advice to keep handy so you can find and enjoy more Italian wine.
wineItalianculturemotivationsFestival attendees have various motivations, especially for cultural festivals which typically include numerous activities, entertainment, and other components. Planners of such festivals are challenged with what aspects of a festival they might enhance for attendees. The purpose ...
the pressures of the day, at least not when it comes to finding the best wine. (Dinner reservations are another story.) Of course, you should start by focusing on the preferences of your boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse: white wine, red wine, rosé, sparkling, a particular grape or ...
When it comes to authentic Italian food, believe me, that the key is always the natural taste of great ingredients. And never the artificial spice mixes that you can buy in the shop. That’s done for business, and not for your health or healthy eating. So let’s see what are those ...