Christine Likes to Say...
"When you are thirsty drink water, when you want pleasure, drink wine."
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Clients Speak Out
"I am writing to express our great pleasure at having you as a guest speaker at our dinner 'Now, THAT'S Italian!' Thank you, this special evening was a memorable one for all who attended."
- President, The Lotos Club
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Helpful Tip
The best red wines for any Italian dish in a tomato sauce
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| Italy: A Vintage Collection of Facts and Fiction for Food and Wine Lovers |
Here is a taste of what you will discover:
- What staples of southern cuisine were introduced by the Arabs
- How the Italians beat the Swiss in inventing the chocolate bar.
- Why Thomas Jefferson took a life-and-death risk to smuggle Arborio rice from Piedmont back to America.
- The difference between Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale at $50 a bottle and a $5 bottle of Balsamic vinegar.
- Stories of winemakers who rocked the establishment to make wines in a more international style.
Enjoy the gastronomy of Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Piedmont, Friuli-Venezia Guilia and the Veneto.
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