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Send us a textToday's guest is Rosie Meleady, Irish author and my first cousin once removed!  Rosie is currently having a fabulous midlife crisis in Italy, running women's writing retreats in Italy twice a year, and hosting women solo travellers and creatives in her Umbrian villa guest house. She writes humorous living memoir and humorous fiction. Through this conversation, you'll better understand Rosie's journey as both an independent and traditionally published author, her process for writing ‘living memoir' (or ‘reality TV in book form', as she calls it), and the advice she has for new authors. You'll also learn why your new favourite creative hobby could be eavesdropping. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Serenity: A Transformative Journey to Assisi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Lorenzo e Gianna viaggiavano in treno verso Assisi.En: Lorenzo and Gianna were traveling by train to Assisi.It: Era una mattina di primavera, il sole brillava e l'aria era fresca e piena del profumo dei fiori di campo.En: It was a spring morning, the sun was shining, and the air was fresh and full of the scent of wildflowers.It: Assisi li accoglieva con la sua tranquilla bellezza.En: Assisi welcomed them with its peaceful beauty.It: La città si aggrappava delicata al pendio della collina, con una vista mozzafiato sulla valle umbra.En: The city clung delicately to the hillside, offering a breathtaking view of the Umbrian valley.It: Lontano dal rumore e dal caos della città, il monastero offriva pace.En: Far from the noise and chaos of the city, the monastery offered peace.It: Lorenzo, un giovane dirigente di marketing, era nervoso.En: Lorenzo, a young marketing executive, was nervous.It: Sentiva il peso delle decisioni importanti che doveva prendere.En: He felt the weight of important decisions he had to make.It: Il lavoro lo consumava, e le notifiche sul cellulare non si fermavano mai.En: Work consumed him, and the notifications on his phone never stopped.It: Gianna, la sua amica d'infanzia, sedeva accanto a lui.En: Gianna, his childhood friend, sat next to him.It: Era un'artista che cercava disperatamente nuova ispirazione.En: She was an artist desperately seeking new inspiration.It: Sentiva che la sua creatività si stava esaurendo, annegata dai dubbi.En: She felt her creativity was running dry, drowned by doubts.It: Arrivati al ritiro spirituale, il paesaggio intorno a loro era sereno.En: Upon arriving at the spiritual retreat, the landscape around them was serene.It: C'era una piccola cappella circondata da cottage di pietra, e i fiori selvatici coloravano i prati.En: There was a small chapel surrounded by stone cottages, and wildflowers colored the meadows.It: La natura cantava dolcemente, invitando alla calma e alla riflessione.En: Nature sang softly, inviting calm and reflection.It: Alla prima sessione di meditazione, Lorenzo sentiva la testa scoppiare.En: During the first meditation session, Lorenzo felt his head was about to explode.It: Il telefono continuava a vibrare nella sua tasca.En: His phone kept vibrating in his pocket.It: Finalmente, dopo una lunga lotta interna, decise di spegnerlo.En: Finally, after a long internal struggle, he decided to turn it off.It: Voleva vivere il momento.En: He wanted to live in the moment.It: Voleva ritrovare se stesso lontano dalle pressioni del lavoro.En: He wanted to find himself away from the pressures of work.It: Nel frattempo, Gianna si trovava seduta in un angolo del giardino.En: Meanwhile, Gianna found herself sitting in a corner of the garden.It: Guardava la luce del sole giocare sulle foglie e sentiva un fuoco crescere nel suo animo.En: She watched the sunlight play on the leaves and felt a fire growing in her soul.It: Decise di lasciar andare le sue paure.En: She decided to let go of her fears.It: Avrebbe dipinto.En: She would paint.It: Avrebbe espresso i suoi sentimenti senza paura del giudizio.En: She would express her feelings without fear of judgment.It: Durante una profonda meditazione guidata, Lorenzo ebbe una rivelazione.En: During a deep guided meditation, Lorenzo had a revelation.It: Realizzò che per essere davvero felice, aveva bisogno di un equilibrio.En: He realized that to be truly happy, he needed balance.It: Non poteva permettere al lavoro di dominare la sua vita.En: He couldn't allow work to dominate his life.It: Allo stesso tempo, Gianna avvertì un'ondata di ispirazione travolgente.En: At the same time, Gianna felt an overwhelming wave of inspiration.It: Immagini e colori danzavano nella sua mente, idee nuove e vivaci prendevano forma.En: Images and colors danced in her mind, new and lively ideas took shape.It: Mentre il ritiro volgeva al termine, Lorenzo e Gianna si sentirono rinnovati.En: As the retreat came to an end, Lorenzo and Gianna felt renewed.It: Avevano trovato quello che stavano cercando.En: They had found what they were looking for.It: Lorenzo capì che la sua salute mentale era importante quanto il successo lavorativo.En: Lorenzo understood that his mental health was as important as career success.It: Gianna, sicura delle sue capacità, iniziò a pianificare un'esposizione dei suoi lavori.En: Gianna, confident in her abilities, began to plan an exhibition of her works.It: Quando lasciarono Assisi, sapevano di aver fatto un passo importante.En: When they left Assisi, they knew they had taken an important step.It: Il viaggio li aveva cambiati.En: The journey had changed them.It: Il futuro era un libro aperto, e loro erano pronti a scriverlo con nuove parole e colori.En: The future was an open book, and they were ready to write it with new words and colors. Vocabulary Words:the scent: il profumothe hillside: il pendiobreathtaking: mozzafiatothe valley: la vallethe monastery: il monasteropeaceful: tranquillonervous: nervosodecisions: decisionito consume: consumarethe notifications: le notificheserene: serenoto invite: invitareinternal struggle: lotta internato realize: realizzarebalance: equilibrioto dominate: dominareoverwhelming: travolgentethe wave: l'ondatato renew: rinnovaremental health: salute mentalesuccessful: di successoto drown: annegaredesperately: disperatamentecreativity: creativitàto explode: scoppiarereflection: riflessionethe exhibition: l'esposizioneto cling: aggrapparsithe sunlight: la luce del solethe revelation: la rivelazione

How many of us dream of living in a villa in the Umbrian countryside... but how many of us would quit our jobs and move abroad (not to mention do all the work) to actually make it happen? Today we are joined by Kaila Merrill, native Vermonter and now owner of gorgeous Poggio Belvedere, a 17th-century farmhouse deep in the Umbrian countryside that she and her husband Ludovico have lovingly renovated from the ruin it had been reduced to. It's now a luxury boutique hotel and villa-for-hire. Kaila talks about the imagination it took to be able to visualize what their new home could become, and the endless Italian bureaucracy that had to be waded through to make it happen. She also shares the struggles of having a child abroad and learning how to be a mother at the very same time she was opening her boutique hotel and learning to be a business owner. Another challenge? Creating community and getting social interaction when you live in the middle of nowhere—no matter how gorgeous the surroundings are, you still need human connection. Don't miss our first intevriew with Kaila, when she was just emerging from the renovation process and at the same time going through the grief of losing her mother: Episode 523 Legacy and Loss (with Kaila Merrill) Find out more about Poggio Belvedere (or book your stay!) here. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Umbria is a verdant landlocked region of hilltop villages including Montefalco, Orvieto, the monastery town of Assisi and Spoleto, home to a renowned performing arts festival. The local cuisine features grilled meats, porchetta and pasta with black truffles paired with red wines made from Sagrantino di Montefalco and Sangiovese Grosso. Livia Colantonio, co-proprietor of Castello delle Regine winery, and Olga Urbani, Urbani Tartufi, supplier of Umbrian truffles, discuss the region, wine and food.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In today's episode of Flavors Unknown, I'm delighted to sit down with the iconic Nancy Silverton—Los Angeles-based chef, award-winning baker, restaurateur, and celebrated author. Known for co-founding Pizzeria Mozza, Osteria Mozza, Mozza2Go, and Chi Spacca, Silverton is a James Beard Foundation Award winner for Outstanding Chef, an honor she received in 2014 for her remarkable contributions to the culinary world.Join us as Nancy reflects on what ignited her passion for the kitchen, her love-at-first-sight experience with cooking, and how she shaped her career path by learning from strong female mentors in California kitchens. We also explore how her yearly retreats to her home in a medieval village in Umbria, Italy, have profoundly influenced her style—both culinary and personal.  What you'll learn from Chef Nancy Silverton Discovering her Umbrian sanctuary (3:26) – Nancy shares why her heart returns to Italy every year and the role her charming Italian village plays in her life.Savoring Umbrian produce (7:58) – The vibrant, local ingredients from nearby farms that inspire her dishes.Cooking for family (10:15) – How her grandchildren's simple tastes bring joy and keep her connected to family.Embracing tradition in Italy (11:50) – Insights into community ovens and her first (and hilarious) pizza party attempt (13:04).The essence of travel (17:29) – The two things about travel that continue to inspire her approach to cooking and life.New culinary adventures (20:00) – What she's discovered about the flavors of Marseille and how it informs her cooking style.Finding her culinary calling (21:57) – How a college crush inspired her first steps into the world of cooking.A California culinary exception (24:57) – Why California kitchens gave her a rare experience in a traditionally male-dominated field.Career-defining milestones (27:14) – From Campanile's inception to her “bread-ucation,” Nancy discusses the challenges and pivotal moments that defined her career.Italian roots meet California innovation (32:24) – The story of “Cal-Ital” and how she reimagines classic Italian salads in her unique style.Travel and transformation (36:48) – How travel, especially in Italy, continues to shape her culinary expression.Her latest book, The Cookie That Changed My Life (42:37) – Inspiration behind the book, the “life-changing” cookie, and reflections on her writing journey.The connection between fashion and food (49:15) – Nancy's take on how her clothing style is as integral to her identity as her food, along with a look inside her “clothes pantry” (50:48).A culinary tour through LA (52:21) – Her favorite spots in Los Angeles, and a taste of her guilty food obsession (54:13).Future aspirations (55:18) – Nancy's dream collaborations, culinary lessons, and the two food destinations she still wants to explore.Key Takeaway:Chef Nancy Silverton embodies passion, resilience, and innovation. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of dedication and travel, shaping not only her flavors but her life philosophy. I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with chefs from Los Angeles Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with chefs from Los Angeles.Conversation with Chef Elizabeth FalknerInside Los Angeles Food Scene: A Panel DiscussionConve...

In this episode of “Kimberly's Italy,” we delve into the fascinating layers of Italian culture, history, art, and cuisine, weaving stories and personal experiences that transport you straight to Italy. This isn't your typical language course or a strict travel guide; rather, it's an invitation to enjoy the wonders of Italy through our eyes and experiences. Listener Engagement: We address a range of listener feedback, including some critiques of Tommaso's charm and the occasional negative or boring content. Despite these varied opinions, we value all reviews and maintain a strong connection with our audience. Client Experiences: Our clients in Rome share their joy in the Eternal City and their excitement for an upcoming wedding on the Amalfi Coast. Le Marche Exploration: We discuss Le Marche's geography and transportation, noting the region's unique beach improvements. Highlights include the region's local cuisine, emphasizing olives, truffles, and wine. A contrast between Italian and American beaches is provided. Our travels in Urbino reveal its rich historical landmarks and underscore the value of exploring small villages for authentic cultural interactions. Umbria Insights: Known as the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria is celebrated for its landscapes and agricultural products, including olive oil, wine, and cured meats. Anecdotes from a dinner party highlight the popularity of these cured meats which continue to be made in the Umbrian tradition. Umbria's less crowded appeal compared to Tuscany is due to fewer accommodations and the lack of a large international airport. However, the train option provides an alternative to costly private drivers. Travel Planning: Discussion of the unique accommodation options such as renovated castles and organic farm stays. Kimberly's clients are eloping in Umbria next spring and chose a one of the renovated castles we just highlighted. Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook 

In the crypt of the basilica in Assisi, there is a shirt made out of hair that once adorned the mortal body of St. Clare. Each time I visited that Umbrian mecca of a kind of sainthood that remains admirable and replicable today—the decision of St. Francis and St. Clare to choose worldly poverty in exchange for spiritual richness—I found myself dwelling on that hair shirt relic. Legend has it that Clare was beautiful and possessed some of the most luxurious golden locks of hair ever seen in the region. And yet because of how she experienced God's presence in her contemporary St. Francis, who threw off the mantle of his family wealth and stood naked and reborn in front of the local bishop while pledging himself to rebuild God's church, Clare decided to devote her life to the same Christ—and cut off those golden locks as a sign of her own rebirth in the living God. There were several children of wealthy Italians who lived in the 1200's, many of whom most likely loved their families and cared for the local populace in admirable ways. But we gather here today in the city of St. Francis, commemorating the feast day of St. Clare, because these two children of 13th century wealthy Italians re-presented the heart of our Christian faith by following Jesus in a radical and life-giving way that transformed their city, their country, and the wider world around them. They let go of what the world believed was necessary for life and incarnated the power of the gospel in their own lives through utter reliance on God and love and service of neighbor. Every time I saw that hair shirt of Clare's in Assisi, it made me conscious of two things. The first is just how scratchy and awful such a penitential practice must have been. I'm not sure wearing a hair shirt is a practice that would lead me to greater consciousness and trust in Jesus, but I do know that it would lead one to a state of constant discomfort. And the second is that even if a shirt made out of hair—with resonances and reminders of the hair that Clare let go—isn't the way that may lead me to complete reliance on Jesus, my life's call is about finding out what will, and about letting only the light and love of God clothe me and flow through me for the continued transformation of the world. We come into the world through God's grace, “from [our] mother's wombs, [and so] we shall go [forth] again, naked as [we] came” as the author of Ecclesiastes reminds us. And yet somewhere between the “forceps and the stone” each of us has the opportunity to choose how we will ultimately use the precious gift of our lives. Will we live into the imperial story—that sees worldly wealth as the final goal of human effort and toil, and trample whomever and whatever stands between us and its accumulation? Or will we see the accidental and earned gifts of our lives as tools to employ in the pursuit of the gospel—a gospel that constantly reminds us that our fundamental wealth, security, and influence are found in God and in restored relationships with one another? I stand before you in this magnificent worship space called Grace Cathedral because previous generations of the faithful chose the latter over the former. And yet, just like us gathered here today, the majority of our ancestors struggled mightily with the dual pull of the world and the gospel on their lives. There is something beautiful and enviable about the extreme choices Clare and Francis made—to renounce all worldly possessions and give themselves entirely to God. Perhaps that is the way that lies before some of us gathered here today. But regardless of whether we go all in on the gospel in the exact way they did, each of us are called to go all in on the gospel in our time and in our own way. Whatever method or practice leads us there, all of us must be gravitating toward the realization of a beloved and restored community—on the micro and macro levels. Regardless of our liturgical preferences and proclivities, all of us must be about authentic forms of worship that connect the interior life of our churches with the exterior needs and hopes of our neighborhoods. And no matter the contours of the time in which we live, the specific oppositions we may face individually or communally, nor the strength of the temptation to conflate imperial religion with the living gospel, all of us are called to embrace our unique membership in the larger Body of Christ and become channels of blessing and healing in this precious life we share. My deepest prayer today is that God will grant me the grace to live this calling out among you as your bishop, and that God will likewise grant us all the grace to empower and support one another as we pursue this joyful and difficult work together. As we discern God's vision together in the months and years ahead, may the same Spirit that guided our forebears Francis and Clare be manifest among us, and may we grow in trust of the one God who clothes us in righteousness, anoints our head with oil, and equips us with the tools we need to see the vision realized on earth as it is in heaven. To the All in All, who brings us unburdened, bare, and free into this life and brings us home one day in the same way, be all honor, glory, power and dominion, now and forevermore. Amen.

Dan Berger and Don Chigazola. Don Chigazola has brought wines from Colle Ciocco winery run by the Spacchetti family in Italy, to taste on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Chigazola Merchants is Don's company. a micro-importer of fine wines from small producers in Italy. The Spacchetti family are new suppliers to Don's import business. Don has been on CWC several times before, the last time was this episode in November of 2023, with wines from the Friuli region in northeastern Italy. Don has told his story on the show several times before and again for today's audience. He started his business about 12 years ago. He and his wife Debbie and his son Tony drive around the provinces in Italy to visit small local producers. They are farmers who have been making wine for generations. They choose the best ones to import for distribution to their private wine club members and to some restaurants and wine shops in the local area. The Chigazola Merchants Method Don's favorite way of finding wine is to go to the center of town and ask the men assembled in the square who makes the best wine locally. In this case he found the Spacchetti family in the town of Montefalco, in the Umbria region. They tasted their wines at the Vinitaly show in Verona and now they have their first delivery. But first, they visited the 40-acre vineyard located just outside the old stone walls of Montefalco, to meet the family and walk the vineyard. Today Chigazola Merchants imports wine from 13 different families in 12 regions. Colle Ciocco means "Cho-ko" Hill Colle Ciocco is the name of the Spacchetti family winery. Pronounced “coll-eh CHOE-koe” it means “Ciocco Hill” in Italian. The first wine they taste is a red, a 2022 Colle Ciocco Grechetto, made of 85% Grechetto grapes, plus 15% Viogner in the blend. That blend makes it smoother. Dan has noticed that the wines from this region have improved a lot in the last few decades. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Rodney Strong for info on the 2024 Summer Concert series. Next they taste a classic Umbrian red blend Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 15% Sagrantino. This is a 2019 and is their current release. “It has massive amounts of fruit,” says Dan. It has good structure but it's light. Aged one year in oak and two years in the bottle before it is released. It has the structure of a Pinot Noir but not the flavor. Click the logo to visit Davis Bynum Wines. The Sagrantino is big like a Barolo from Piemonte, but it is only grown in Umbria. The 2018 is the current release and it is till a baby. It is such a tannic varietal that it is not even approachable for the first six years. It can hold up 10 years in the bottle. Finally, the Trebbiano, is a white wine that is delightful and does not remind you of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, the two

Thorn Mary and Isaiah interrogate the Umbrian and learn some interesting tidbits of information.Join us on Discord!Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopiaWant to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopiaWant unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4QBe sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!Credits:Written by Mark AnzaloneEdited by Walker KornfeldSound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone--Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark AnzaloneThorn Mary voiced by Kelly BairUmbrian voiced by Sam StarkPolice voiced by Steven Anzalone--Intro and Outro music by Steven AnzaloneMusic by PBJ and JelloMusic and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and StoryblocksDisclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette's syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. Content warnings: Murderers Audio Hallucinations Visual Hallucinations Fear of the Dark Menacing AgenciesDerogatory terms for Mental IllnessDiscussions of religionBody Horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we explore a story of one woman whose family legacy—in particular her close relationship with her mother whom she lost suddenly to cancer—brought about a life pivot that she was never expecting. Kaila Merrill joins us today to tell her moving story, from growing up in tiny island town in northern Vermont to a carefree life on the beaches of Australia where she met her future husband, to her whirlwind wedding on Lake Como—one of the last joyful moments she was able to share with her mom—to realizing, while she greived her loss, that her destiny was to run an agrigurismo in Umbria with her Italian husband. Join us for this insightful, vulnerable, and touching interview.  Stay at Kaila and her husband Ludovico's agritursimo, Poggio Belvedere, or let hem help you plan the most unforgettable Umbrian vacation at Vero in Italy. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!  

Our back road drive to Todi in Umbria was picture perfect, as was our stay in a renovated small castle. One wrong step off the road did result in a broken wrist for our friend, but she was a trooper and carried on to the medieval festival in Todi, along with lunch and aperol spritzs for pain management! Tommaso and Kimberly drove to the very old, and very small village of Montefalco and were pleasantly surprised to not run across a single other tourist – a welcome relief after the 4 days in Firenze. Umbria's landscape differs from Tuscany's, but it is also captivating and worthy of driving on back roads, which is the best way to see Italy's stunning countryside. https://www.kimberlysitaly.com Instagram Facebook 

This time around we'll discuss options heading north from Rome through Umbria and into Tuscany. We'll explore their scenic countryside, vineyards, and charming villages. What's there to do in the scenic landscapes of Italy's interior for: Couples Families Friends We'll also take a bit of a refreshing approach to what makes Italy's more bustling cities more enjoyable. Want a hint? It's similar to how the "slow-food" movement makes your meals taste better. Join us as we slow-down, relax, and take it all in... oh, and did we mention that we have a special guest on today's episode?! Enoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bellaitaly/message

Welcome to Episode 1667 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Andrea Cecchi More about today's winery Andrea Cecchi was born in 1959 in Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena. He earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science at the Institute of Agricultural Technology in Florence and a Master's degree in Oenology, graduating with highest honors. Today, he represents the fourth generation at the helm of the company founded in 1893 by his great-grandfather Luigi Cecchi, in which he has been actively involved since 1989. Over the past decades, Andrea has held key roles as Chief Oenologist, from 1993 to 2004, when, with the death of his father, he began a managerial journey that led him to his current role as President and CEO of the company. Throughout his career, Andrea has emphasized native Tuscan and Umbrian grapes, aiming to create authentic wines that reflect the uniqueness of their terroirs. Above all, he prioritizes sustainability, considering it a crucial aspect to the family business, and he strives to act like caretakers of the land and its resources for future generations. Connect: Website: www.famigliacecchi.it Instagram cecchi_winery; tenutececchi Facebook Cecchi; Tenute Cecchi More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers' Companion Italy, The Food Lovers' Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK's leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon'. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England Connect: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! - This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

What's behind Italy's ingredients? Presented by Viola Buitoni Come join us as Viola Buitoni (yes, she's a member of that illustrious pasta-manufacturing family) shares the history and geography of Italy's most iconic ingredients, and gives tips on how we can incorporate their vibrant flavors and techniques into our kitchens. (Think balsamic vinegar, flakes of parmigiano reggiano, fresh ricotta and creamy grains of risotto.) As a native Roman raised in the Umbrian countryside, Viola grew up savoring these artisanal foods. Viola will also give us a preview of her just-released debut cookbook Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes Viola is now a San Francisco-based cooking instructor and food writer. In 2020, the President of the Italian Republic honored her with the title Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia for her work furthering the culture and business of Italian food. Recorded via Zoom on October 4, 2023 www.CulinaryHistorians.org CONNECT WITH CULINARY HISTORIANS OF CHICAGO ✔ MEMBERSHIP https://culinaryhistorians.org/membership/ ✔ EMAIL LIST http://culinaryhistorians.org/join-our-email-list/ ✔ S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Y0-9lTi1-JYu22Bt4_-9w ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryHistoriansOfChicago ✔ PODCAST 2008 to Present https://culinaryhistorians.org/podcasts/ By Presenter https://culinaryhistorians.org/podcasts-by-presenter/ ✔ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Y0-9lTi1-JYu22Bt4_-9w ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.CulinaryHistorians.org

Welcome to Episode 1543 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Cristina & Chiara Fiorentini with translation by Flaminia, the winery's Export Marketing Manager this week on The Next Generation. The Next Generation where Victoria Cece interviews young Italian wine people shaking up the wine scene. More about the guest Mother and daughter duo Cristina and Chiara Fiorentini are behind Tenuta Freddano, a historic Umbrian wine estate Chiara took over in 2019. Together they work with the original family to produce exceptional organic wines that exhibit their unique terroir, just outside of Orvieto. Flaminia is their marketing manager, who helps manage the brand and translate during the interview. Connect: Website: https://freddano.it/ Instagram: @tenutafreddano More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti. Connect: Instagram: @sluttispaghetti Twitter: @sluttispaghetti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!

We are off on another Italian Wine Adventure, and this time we bring you a wonderful white wine from Umbria called Orvieto. Wait, what's that you say? You've never heard of Orvieto? Well, we need to change that! Orvieto is a white wine made from a blend of grapes - most predominantly Grechettto and Trebbiano Toscano (aka Procanico and Ugni Bianco) - and that blend of grapes can vary quite a bit! As a result, we found the taste of these wines to be quite different from each other - which is a really fun and exciting experience! One of the wines we thought would be good for the Chardonnay lover, while another we found to be much more of a crisp, refreshing summer sipper. Join us as we learn about this Italian classic, and try to uncover the mystery of a very strangely labled cork - hey, is something nefarious afoot?!? Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Ruffino Orvieto Classico, 2022 Bellini Orvieto Classico, and 2021 Roio Orvieto Classico.Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: www.thewinepairpodcast.comFollow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Do you want to know what Umbrian cuisine is really about?  Do you think all Nonnas have a passion for cooking?  You may be surprised by what you learn in this episode.  Listen to Melissa share her experiences with the food, people and culture of Umbria, Italy as she unveils for us Her  Umbria.  Melissa Fiorucci is a talented home cook, host with In My Kitchen and is very passionate and knowledgeable about Umbrian cuisine and culture. Whether you've been to Italy or planning a visit, or just dreaming about it.  You are going to love this episode. In this episode you will hear many cooking tips that were passed down to Melissa from her Nonna, you will learn how to make two recipes that are very nostalgic for Melissa, and how to visit Umbria and experience it like a local... plus much more!I can't wait for you to hear all that Melissa has to share! SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW:If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.  This goes a long way  in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!  HELPFUL LINKS-Try Melissa's recipes: Nonna's Olive Pate and Parsley Sauce-Join our  next virtual cooking class-Follow Melissa on Instagram-Send me a DM on instagram and let me know how you liked this episode-Get my free guide:  10 unique travel and food tips. You won't find anywhere else-The book that Melissa and I chat about is:  Chewing The Fat, an oral history of Italian Foodways from Fascism to Dolce Vita.  By Karima Moyer-Nocchi 

Relax with a calming mix of music and natural sounds. This springtime special features a blackbird singing at daybreak in Newcastle, a nightingale in the Umbrian foothills, central Italy, and a newly born lamb communicating for the very first time with its mother in a field in Wiltshire. Recordings by Radio 3 Breakfast listeners Sarah Couch, Nick and Val Bale, and Tom Perrett, plus master sound recordist Chris Watson.

Join us on a journey to the beautiful town of Orvieto, Italy, as we explore its rich history, architectural marvels, artistic achievements, delectable cuisine, and vibrant festivals. Discover the ancient underground city, visit the stunning Duomo, and marvel at the engineering feat of St. Patrick's Well. Immerse yourself in Orvieto's artistic treasures, natural beauty, and outdoor activities, and savor the flavors of traditional Umbrian cuisine. Learn about the town's lively festivals and events, such as the Corpus Domini and Umbria Jazz Winter festival, and explore nearby attractions like the picturesque town of Civita di Bagnoregio and the ancient city of Todi. Don't miss this enchanting destination, filled with unforgettable experiences for every traveler. Subscribe to "The Pocket Explorer" podcast and join us on this adventure to Orvieto, Italy.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting town of Spoleto, Italy, in this episode of The Pocket Explorer. Discover the town's rich history, from its ancient Umbri roots to its Roman past, as we explore architectural marvels like the Ponte delle Torri and the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Wander through cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas, and cozy cafes, and indulge in delectable Umbrian cuisine. Experience Spoleto's vibrant art scene, from the Roman Theater to the Museo Diocesano, and uncover the natural beauty of its surrounding countryside. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Spoleto's captivating charm and hidden gems.

Welcome to Episode 1282 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Julie Farricker interviews Giulia di Cosimo. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Guest-Moderator Julie is a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador and an owner of The Italian Cellar, a wine shop that exclusively sells Italian wines. She has also traveled to all 20 regions of Italy and recently became certified as an Italian Olive Oil Sommelier, as well as an Official Ambassador of Orvieto Wines. While she does educate consumers about Italian wine and gastronomy, she is also currently in her 19th year as a high school English and history teacher. To learn more visit: Instagram: @giuliafarr Twitter @farrjul LinkedIn: Julianne Farricker Website: www.theitaliancellar.com About today's guest producer: Producer and Vice President of the Consorzio Vini di Orvieto, Giulia Di Cosimo is a winemaker and owner of Argillae, a winery located 20 km north of Orvieto. After graduating in Business Economics and Management at the Bocconi University in Milan and a master's degree at the SDA, Giulia decides to move to Umbria to give new impetus to the company founded by her grandfather Giuseppe in 2005. With Argillae, Giulia combines her love of wine with another great passion: that of entrepreneurship. Ambitious goal: to make Argillae a point of reference in the Umbrian wine scene by focusing on quality, uniqueness and sustainability. All of this is inextricably linked to the desire to grow, enhance and promote Umbria's wine and the Orvieto area. To learn more visit: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/argillae Instagram @​​argillae Twitter@Giulia_DC Website https://www.argillae.eu/index.php/it/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Tucked into the middle of the Italian peninsula is the verdant, hilly land of Umbria. This small province is overshadowed by its neighbor, Tuscany, for many things, but Umbria has history, culture, and wine all its own. In this show, we explore the long history of Umbrian wine, what makes the province unique in its grapes and wine styles, and why Umbrian wine is too often unfairly forgotten in the pantheon of great wines of Italy. We review the three major wine regions of Umbria – Orvieto, Torgiano, and Montefalco – and give many reasons to give these wines a try.  Photo: Umbrian countryside. Getty Images  Here are the show notes: As of January 2023, Umbria has just 2 DOCGs, 13 DOCs, and 6 IGPs, 48% is DOP wine, 42% IGP, 10% table wine. 12,400 ha (30,600 acres) is 7.2 million cases of wine The main grapes of the region are: Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto, Sagrantino   Umbria has had winemaking for more than 3000 years   Climate: Landlocked Umbria has no sea breeze, although its lakes do help moderate the temperatures. The climate varies, but is mostly Mediterranean with cold, rainy winters and dry summers with abundant sunshine to ripen grapes   Photo: Chiesa in Assisi. Getty Images  Land Umbria is 29% Mtns, 71% hills, no plains. Most vineyards are on terraces cut into hillsides. The vineyards have good diurnals, which maintains acidity. Umbria is the only Italian region with no coastline nor a common border with another country. It is partly hilly and mountainous from the Apennines, and partly flat and fertile from the Tiber River Valley and the Umbrian valley around Perugia     Grapes: 53% red/rose, 47% white Sangiovese 20% of plantings, Trebbiano Toscano –12%, Grechetto 11%, Sagrantino 7%   Whites: Grechetto is two distinct grape varieties, Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi Grechetto di Orvieto: is light bodied, high in acidity with apple, pear, citrus, white flower notes Grechetto di Todi is Pignoletto (called that in Emilia Romagna). It is very floral with a soft mouthfeel Trebbiano Spoletino: Only found in Umbria around Spoleto and Montefalco. This wine is like limes, it can range from light to heavy and high in alcohol and can be barrel aged, or made into orange wine – no set identity Reds: Sangiovese and Sagrantino with Colorino, Mammolo, Vernaccia Nera International grapes: Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc for, Umbria Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)   Photo: Sagrantino. Getty Images  Orvieto Producing wine since the Middle Ages when it was a famed sweet wine, today this wine is more of a dry white. Despite a long history, Orvieto was the victim of overproduction in the 1960s and its reputation suffered There are many styles and it is Umbria's biggest appellation – 10%+ of all Umbrian wine production Known for whites made of mostly Trebbiano and Grechetto, DOC Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Other grapes include: Malvasia Bianco, Drupeggio, Verdello, Canaiolo bianco Styles: very simple and boring from Trebbiano or wines that use more Grechetto Red wine and 8 varietal wines sold under Rosso Orvietano DOC—French grapes plust Aleatico, Barbera, Canaiolo, Colorino, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo   Torgiano Wine made in hills around Torgiano, southeast of Perugia where a tributary joins Tiber River Torgiano DOC is 81 ha/200 acres, 40K cases Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling) (Labeled by grape, 85%+ of grape in bottle), Torgiano Bianco – 50-70% Trebbiano Toscano with Grechetto Reds: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese (known for elegance, high-quality Sangiovese). Rosso di Torgiano DOC is made with 50–100% Sangiovese Rosato of Sangiovese min 50% and other approved native grapes Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, can age for decades It must be made with 70–100% Sangiovese with other native grapes. It must age at least three years before release The Lungarotti family is famed in Torgiano growing area   Montefalco and Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino – DOCG 1992 Montefalco is ancient hilltop town and its specialty is Sagrantino – a dry, powerful, complex red grape with herbal notes that is made into the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wine, a famed wine that is aged a minimum of 37 months, 12 in barrel, 4 in bottle minimum With vines on the slopes of the hills, around the ancient town of Montefalco, and in surrounding villages, this area has a continental, that is warm and dry. Montefalco Sagrantino used to be a sweet wine but evolved into the dry version, which is one of the great reds of Italy Notable winerw are: Scaccia Diavoli, Fratelli Pardi and Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino is on only 990 acres/400 ha, producing just 108,000 case (5 year average)   Montefalco DOC Established as a DOC in 1979, and lying on just 524 ha/1294 acres, this DOC Makes: Bianco: Grechetto, Trebbiano (Minimum of Trebbiano Spoletino with other native non aromatic whites). There is a varietal Grechetto as well Rosso: 60-80% Sangiovese, 10–25% Sagrantino with a maximum 30% with other native reds Photo: The wine we drank during the show.   Other DOCs: Assisi, Amelia, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Spoleto, Todi, Collie Martani, Colli del Trasimeno   All are the same combo of grapes Whites: Grechetto and Trebbiano for whites with supporting native and non-native grapes   Reds: Sangiovese with native and French grapes   _______________________________________________________________   I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. For 2023, I will be working with this outstanding company, which is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. It's no wonder that Wine Access was rated the best wine club by New York Times Wirecutter and is the official partner and wine provider of The MICHELIN Guide. Go to www.wineaccess.com/normal to sign up for their daily emails and get 10% your first order.Wine Access is a class act -- check them out today!      Is the podcast worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year to you? 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Welcome to Episode 1236 in which Marc Millon interviews Niccolò Barberani of the Barberani Winery in this installment of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today's guest: The Barberani winery was born in the vineyards of the green Umbrian hills, close to the waters of Lake Corbara, a combination of unique terroirs that determine the complexity and typical minerality in their wines. Founded in 1961 by Luigi and Giovanna Barberani, the Barberani winery has always worked in complete synergy with nature and the land, pursuing a natural and sustainable approach to agriculture. To learn more about Barberani visit: https://barberani.com/en/ More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers' Companion Italy, The Food Lovers' Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK's leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon'. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England To learn more visit: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

“It's more about seeing a different way of eating, cooking, experiencing life. Experiencing Italy. When we go to visit a local farmer who makes cheese, wine, olive oil, that you can see that you can live in a different way.” We're in great company with Thomas Tviis Hansen, of Danish origins, whose love for Italian food, wine and hospitality led him and his wife Lisbeth to create Il Ghiottone Umbro nestled in the medieval Umbrian hilltop town of Todi. Having previously owned and operated an Italian restaurant and enoteca in Copenhagen for over a decade, Thomas and Lisbeth were ready for a new adventure come 2010. One that brought them closer to the roots of this fantastic “cucina” that had filled their lives with joy for so many years. In this episode, Thomas shares how together they renovated an old stone building into a light and airy home where they welcome guests to experience the simplicity, honesty and fantastic taste of the Italian Kitchen. Top Takeaways [1:34] From owning an Italian inspired restaurant in Copenhagen to venturing to the source, what inspired Thomas and his wife Lisbeth to move to Italy. [7:00] Considered “Tuscany's little sister”, the undeveloped and real nature of Umbria as a culinary destination. [7:45] Missing the culinary scene in Denmark, Thomas crafts non-traditional Italian dishes that even his neighbors can't resist. [11:45] The humor behind the name “The Umbrian Glutton” and its different meanings in English, Danish and Italian. [13:30] Thomas and Lisbeth's Danish minimalist design shines bright in contrast to their home's historical stone building. [15:30] The beauty in Il Ghiottone Umbro being on the cusp of countryside and the corner of town. [17:15] “I'm allergic to hotel buffets.” What to expect from Thomas's breakfast menu that changes daily. [19:15] How a Cooking Stay introduces guests to a different way of eating, cooking, experiencing local produce and pasture to live in a different way. [23:18] Thomas and Lisbeth's Kitchen Notes are a bundle of Italian seasonal recipes…with a twist. [26:26] What to expect from the seasonal harvest in the Umbrian countryside. [28:26] Todi is a beautiful hilltop town that truly feels alive with locals living their daily lives. [37:30] What a different perspective a small and slow stay can give to your travels, like Thomas & Lisbeth's recent trip to Venice. Notable Mentions The River Cafe in London Noma in Copenhagen Visit For Yourself Il Ghiottone Umbro Website @ilghiottoneumbro Stay In Good Company Website We're Feeling Social: Instagram TikTok Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook

Welcome to episode 1147, another installment of 'On The Road Edition', hosted by Stevie Kim. Today Stevie is speaking with Niccolo and Bernardo Barberani at the Barberani winery in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. About the winery: Barberani winery is located in Baschi, Orvieto Province, near the Corbara Lake, Umbria. Niccolò and Bernardo Barberani are the owners of the winery, they pride themselves on the special terroir of the area, the microclimate, the history and of course about their wines! The Barberani winery was created in the vineyards of the green Umbrian hills, close to the waters of Corbara Lake, a combination of unique terroirs that determine the complexity and typical minerality in their wines. Founded in 1961 by Luigi and Giovanna Barberani, the Barberani winery has always worked in complete synergy with nature and the land, pursuing a natural and sustainable approach to agriculture. To learn more about the Barberani winery visit: https://barberani.com/en/ More about the host: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To learn more visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Tänään on tarjolla erikoisjakso suoraan Italiasta, äänimaisemana taustalla Umbrian kukkuloiden haukkuvat koirat, lepakot ja laseissa kuplivat franciacortat. Jaksossa fiilistellään Umbriaa ja Toscanaa ja kerrotaan tuoreita matkakuulumisia. Vastaillaan myös teidän kyssäreihin: mistä löydetään unelmavillat, mitkä on meidän must-have jutut ruokakaupasta ja miten reissata lapsen kanssa Italiassa. Jaetaan myös käytännön vinkkejä onnistuneeseen Italianreissuu ja fiilistellään mahdollista Bella Table seuramatkaa.

Ajmal and Marc catch up for the first episode of Season 2. Ajmal recounts his holidays in Umbrian hills sipping Sagrantino, whilst Marc tries hard to discuss upcoming cars and events. Whilst niether will make it to Luft 8 this year, they will try to bring some Luft to you in the coming weeks. There is plenty of talk and speculation on the about to be, probably already, released GT3RS. The boys fantasize about planning a drive across America for Rennsport Reunion 2023. Can they make it happen? Stay tuned, and send through any comments or suggestions. Ajmal is @flatcapdriver Marc is @marcandcars Across both Instagram and YouTube. All iTunes reviews gratefully received.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 464, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Airports 1: A general aviation airport 12 miles south of Dayton, Ohio is named for these 2 men. the Wright Brothers. 2: In "Car 54, Where Are You?" theme, Khrushchev was due at NYC's JFK Airport, then known by this name. Idlewild. 3: World's busiest airport not named for someone serves this city. Los Angeles (LAX). 4: This U.S. airport uses the slogan "Where America greets the world'. JFK. 5: Kalamazoo, Michigan shares its airport with this "Cereal City". Battle Creek. Round 2. Category: Do "Tell" 1: Give us your best Marlon Brando with this famous 1-word howl from a classic 1951 film. STELLA!. 2: Bootes, Orion and Gemini, to name a few. constellations. 3: It's the governmental organization headed by George H.W. Bush from 1976 to 1977. the Central Intelligence Agency. 4: It's the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee. the patella. 5: Small rounds of meat-filled pasta that are shaped into rings and boiled. tortellini. Round 3. Category: Let A Smile Be Your Umbria 1: Running through Umbria are the Tiber and Nera Rivers and the Umbrian Range of this mountain system. the Apennines. 2: Umbrian painter Perugino helped decorate this (he got to do a wall fresco; Michelangelo did the ceiling). the Sistine Chapel. 3: This Umbrian town's claim to fame is that it was the birthplace of St. Francis. Assisi. 4: In 1990 this brand retired raw umber, a color whose name came from Umbria. Crayola. 5: Native to Umbria, the Sangiovese variety of these is grown to produce a popular Italian export. grapes. Round 4. Category: 2007 Bestsellers 1: She is the subject of Carl Bernstein's "A Woman In Charge". Hillary Clinton. 2: This Robert Ludlum character returned to the list in 2007 with a "Betrayal". Jason Bourne. 3: This Tibetan, a noted big hitter, hit the list with "The Universe In A Single Atom". the Dalai Lama. 4: Walter Isaacson's biography of this scientist was based on the subject's personal letters. Albert Einstein. 5: "The Lost Files Of" this Carolyn Keene sleuth provide an interactive guide to her cases. Nancy Drew. Round 5. Category: Let's Get Married! 1: There wasn't a traditional song for this pair to dance to at the reception until the following was written:"You filled my life /With so much joy /As I watched you grow /From that little boy". the groom and his mom. 2: It was once believed evil spirits hovered at this part of the house, so the bride is carried over it. the threshold. 3: A cap named for this Capulet adorns many a blushing bride. Juliet. 4: This queen wore English lace on her 1840 bridal gown to give the British lace-making industry a boost. Victoria. 5: Instead of throwing rice, some guests release these insects--painted ladies, for example. butterflies. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Welcome to episode 157 of the House Guest podcast, where Country & Town House Magazine's Interiors Editor Carole Annett chats with experts from the world of interior design and decoration. If you're dreaming of an Italian getaway, today's podcast is for you. Count Benedikt Bolza and his wife Nencia Corsini have created Castello di Reschio, a castle sitting at the top of undulating Umbrian landscape, a blissful escape. Just reopening after its winter slumber, the interior and most of the castle's furniture is designed by Benedikt himself, a trained architect and utter perfectionist. He couldn't find a coffee machine without plastic pods so he made one, he doesn't like how technology affects our sleep so the mattresses have special magnetic toppers to repel white light, he doesn't like corridors (they feel too ‘hotel-y') so suites fan out from a central courtyard – every detail is researched and tested to make guests feel at home. Whether you're walking the grounds, watching the horses exercise in the equestrian centre, eating freshly foraged delicacies, admiring Nencia's artwork and flowers or having the knots in your shoulders eased in the former wine cellar's spa, Reschio delights and charms at every turn. Tune in for more.

This week, Michael pays a virtual visit to Count Benedikt and Donna Nencia Bolza, founders of Hotel Castello di Reschio. A castello that once lay in ruin, Reschio is a passion project that defies convention to bring history to life. The couple share how their devotion to restoring the grounds, and acute attention to detail, has created architecturally awesome sights inside the castle and out. Alongside beautifully bespoke interiors, the grounds have seen native plants and flowers flourish, and nightingales, bees and butterflies return in their droves through smart landscaping of olive groves, vineyards, lakes – all set against the backdrop of sublime Umbrian hills. Years in the making – and centuries in the shaping – this old Etruscan stronghold showcases hospitality of the highest order. Listen to this story of how a deep respect for the past has helped create the most stunning of sustainable futures. 

We are all dreaming of the next place we want to travel, and for many, Italy is at the top of their list. But is it time to reconsider our relationship with the world's most beloved destination? On this episode of Travel That Matters, travel journalist and Italy expert Maria Shollenbarger shares her secrets on how to experience the very best of the country in a more meaningful, sustainable, and insiderly way.   Maria was an editor at large at Condé Nast Traveler and a senior editor at Travel & Leisure before taking on her current role as the travel editor for the Financial Times' How to Spend It. She has lived in several cities throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S., and she's currently based in London and Rome. She speaks with Bruce about what it was like to be in Italy at a time when other Americans weren't able to visit, and how travelers can achieve that sense of insider access in the future. For one, Maria recommends finding the right travel designer, someone like Emily Fitzroy of Bellini Travel. But even with an expert's support, you need to do your research. Don't just walk into any pizza spot in Venice; take the time to find that hidden spot that's serving authentic Venetian cuisine. Her favorite way to enjoy Venetian fare isn't at a restaurant at all, but rather aboard a yacht called the Edipo Re, which takes guests and top local chefs far beyond the city to explore the lagoon and Adriatic and sample local delicacies along the way. Maria also offers up fabulous tips on Sicilian wine country, the Umbrian countryside, the island of Ischia, and more. But even with all the great insights on Italy, Travel That Matters wants more! Bruce encourages you to write to him on Twitter @TravelwithBruce or email him at Bruce@curtco.com and share some of your favorite destinations and secret spots throughout Europe. We know our listeners are experts, and we want to hear from you!  Additional links and locations mentioned in this episode: Sujan Sher Bagh in Ranthambore Wilderness Safaris' Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in Namibia Edipo Re yacht in Venice Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Villa Tasca Regaleali Mozia  Mezzatorre on the island if Ischia Corte della Maesta in Tuscia Castello di Reschio in Umbria Rocco Forte's Villa Igiea in Palermo ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media Production   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Conversation with Doctor Cameron Thompson Malcolm and Doctor Cameron Thompson discuss the Benedict Option, both the movement and Rod Dreher’s book of the same name. During the discussion, they draw on Doctor Cameron Thompson’s book The Original Benedict Option Guidebook and on Malcolm’s articles Rescuing St. Benedict from the Culture Warriors, and The Benedictine Monastery and the Franciscan Field Hospital. The Culture War Too often, Christian community is seen through the lens of the culture war. In this narrative, building community becomes, in Doctor Thompson’s words, “the back-up option”; something conservatives can fall back on if they don’t win the culture war. A culture war framing of the Benedict Option is disastrous particularly because it obscures what St. Benedict was really doing. St. Benedict did not share the concerns of 21st century culture warriors. Rather, St. Benedict founded his monasteries because he wanted to follow Christ and help others to do so. We don't need to build community because the surrounding culture is hostile. We need to build community because we are Christians, and community is necessary for the Christian life. Christ founded a Church, a community, not just a bunch of gurus with a unique school of thought. Nor is our battle against flesh and blood, but rather against evil, which runs through every human heart. If we buy into the notion of the culture war, we can be too quick to see outsiders as enemies, and too slow to see and fight against evil inclinations in our own hearts and within our communities. Rod Dreher’s work contains two divergent narratives: the Benedict Option as culture war and the Benedict Option as Christianity fully lived out. If our community building is to be fruitful, and if we are to be faithful to the original vision of St. Benedict, we must reject the first narrative and embrace the second. “Liberalism” and the Breakdown of Community Community is necessary even for a good human life. As Doctor Thompson pointed out, the kind of “liberal” individualism we see in today’s world is a modern aberration. Historically, all cultures were communal. In the past, community was just natural, and Christians could build on this natural foundation. Today, when community is not natural, Christians have to become more intentional about building community. It should be noted that when we mention “liberalism” in this episode, we aren’t talking about the Democratic Party or the “left”. Philosophically speaking, both Democratic party and the Republican party are classically liberal. Liberals take the individual and the individual’s rights as the philosophic starting point in thinking about community, rather than emphasizing society as a whole. Liberalism breaks down communities because it focuses on individual selves. This focus is a philosophic mistake, because we only become fully selves through our relation to others. An individual can’t fully understand his or her own personhood apart from relationships to other persons and to God. The Role of Economics in Community One of the main reasons for the modern breakdown of community is the elimination of communal economics. For instance, in many countries the common land that would have once been managed by the community has been privatized. As we work to restore community, it is important that we include an economic dimension. If we all live in the same area but then go our separate ways for work, we haven’t really built an integrated community. Instead, we’ve build something like an American suburb from the 1950’s. In such a context, there was a certain amount of neighborliness, but a deep sharing of life was absent. It isn’t surprising that when many Americans think of community, this suburban model is what comes to mind for them; it is often the only kind of community that an American has experienced. During the episode, Doctor Thompson talked about his move to Italy, which gave him a clearer perspective on the lack of community in the USA. This emphasis on local, community oriented economics is just one aspect of a deeper principle. Community needs to be rooted in the local, the particular, the real. Community may begin to develop online, but it needs to move into real life as soon as possible. Serving Christ in Others We are called to serve others, but we can’t do so in a patronizing, superior manner. A key aspect of Benedictine spirituality is serving Christ in others, in a concrete, practical way. Everyone around us should be seen, and served, as Christ himself. This attitude can help us to avoid seeing ourselves as the “heroes” who swoop into “save” other people. Rather, if we are serving Christ in others, we have to embrace a spirituality of humility and respectful love. This recognition of Christ in those around us can also help us to avoid the temptation of forming a clique. Cliques form when an individual or group tries to surround themselves with others who are just like them. They feel that they are superior, and so they only want those around them who respect this perceived superiority. (Doctor Thompson warned that the formation of cliques may become more likely if we see ourselves as Christ and others as recipients of Christ’s ministry in us, rather than seeing them as Christ.) By contrast to the clique, true communities will contain diversity and disagreement. Tim Keller discussed this in an earlier episode. A healthy community needs leadership. True Christian leadership is simply an aspect of this kind of service to others. The true leader seeks to serve those in his care to the best of his ability. Further, in a Benedictine monastery, the obedience required is not merely vertical, from the monks to the abbot. Rather, obedience is also supposed to be horizontal, between the monks, as well as being internal, the personal obedience to the commitments one has freely made. Don’t Plant Flowers! Those interested in the Benedict Option sometimes become too focused on “preserving” particular cultural elements. Doctor Thompson points out that this is a mistake. Instead, communities should focus on fostering the underlying spirituality from which culture can grow. He used a wonderful analogy to explain this. At one point, he had to move an established vineyard to a new location. If he had planted flowers or grapes or leaves from his vines in the new location, they would have just rotted. Instead, he dug up the roots. He had to leave behind much of the branch structure, but he kept enough of the root and stem so that new vines could grow. Of course, the new growth wasn’t in exactly the same shape as the old growth. Nor did the new grapes that the vines eventually produced taste exactly the same, because the vines were growing in different soil and in a different climate. Similarly, the implementation of particular cultural practices from the past shouldn’t be our focus. They’re like flowers, leaves or fruit: eye-catching, but not fundamental in the same way as roots. Instead, we should focus on planting the roots of faith lived out in community life, and from those roots a new culture will grow. It will have similarities to other cultures that have grown out of the Faith in other times and places, but will also have differences, as is the way of living things. The Monastery as Village The Benedictine monastic model wasn't invented out of thin air. It was modeled after the Umbrian village or clan that St. Benedict was familiar with. The traditional village contained obedience to legitimate authorities and laws, a shared way of life, communal property, and common worship. Doctor Thompson suggests that we should take as our model or ideal not the “intentional community” but rather the village, which is more organic and natural. When people talk about patterning life after monasticism, they are often referring to the early modern restoration of monasticism, which wasn’t always true to St. Benedict’s original vision. If we forget the roots of the monastery in the village, we may be unable to successfully draw inspiration from the monastery in patterning our own communities. Advice for Finding Community Doctor Thompson had several pieces of advice for those seeking community. (He prefers the term “grow” rather than “create” or “build” community.) Live a life of deep, personal prayer. Find an experienced guide. Look at real life, working examples. Try to find others who are seeking the same way of life, but even if they are not similar to yourself. Root yourself in a local area. Working for the Glory of God In conclusion, we can draw from the last essay in Doctor Thompson’s book. He describes how we each have a patch of “earth”, both literal and metaphorical, to cultivate for the glory of God. As each of us seeks to give glory to God through our lives, humanity is able to encounter the love of God. The building of community can help us to live out this “cultivation.” Cover image: Grapevine. Image by Spencer Wing from Pixabay

Arnaldo Caprai winery is a fundamental protagonist of the Montefalco wine scene, a story originating and growing up under the banner of the magnificent Sagrantino, the great grape and wine of Umbria. Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio 2016 conquers and confirms DiWineTaste Five Diamonds and the title of best wine of April 2021. A great wine, perfect union between the power of the famous Umbrian grape with the elegance of refined personality.

#065 Umbrian towns and Villages.The hill towns with cobblestone streets and pots of flowers come alive in our trip to Umbria. Our guest, author Michelle Damiani, paints a picture of these charming villages that retain their unique culture and traditions despite the modern pace around them.From floral festivals to ancient civilizations, this relatively unknown region is ideally placed for a stop on your journey between Rome and Tuscany.  But be warned. You may find yourself wishing you had stayed a lot longer.Want information about the places mentioned and full show notes for this episode? Head over to: https://untolditaly.com/65Join our free community for Italy travel lovers:https://untolditaly.com/communitySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/untolditaly)

Torgiano Rosso Riserva Rubesco Vigna Monticchio is - without a shadow of a doubt - one of the most representative wines of Umbrian enology, for decades a magnificent representative of the Italian excellence in the world. Vintage 2015 brings in our glasses a magnificent Sangiovese rich in elegance and class, a refined expression of the famous Monticchio vineyard, an extraordinary cru of the Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin Torgiano Rosso Riserva.

Marta Cucchia fell in love with the traditional techniques of Umbrian hand weaving and has continued to carry on this historic craft, which three generations of women in her family before her have kept alive. Her great grandmother, Giuditta Brozzetti, started the studio in 1921 in Perugia and now, under Marta's care, it is one of the last in Umbria to practice and promote this age-old craft. Marta describes her techniques, the motifs and types of looms she uses and the 13th century church in which her studio is located.The Giuditta Brozzetti studio website: www.brozzetti.comMarta Cucchia's email: email@brozzetti.comPodcast Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, info@travelinitalia.com or aldrichtravelart@gmail.com

Blossoming into life, the new Gucci Bloom campaign is set in a garden of dreams at the revered La Scuarzuola, a mystical landmark found deep in Italy's Umbrian hills near Orvieto in Italy. La Scuarzuola is a surrealist architectural compound built around an old Franciscan convent, designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi in the late 1950s with stairs and bridges that lead no where, this enchanting and mysterious place becomes the set of a campaign for the first time and is transformed to express a dream filled with flowers and plants. To celebrate the new Gucci Bloom visionary campaign, we will hear a story, written and read by Vanessa Grall, writer and founder of the blog Messy Nessy Chic. Vanessa, or “Nessy", has spent the last few years dedicating her blog to discovering the quirks and curiosities of Paris and beyond. Given the curious nature of this magical garden, in this episode she explores in her own words the secrets and story of La Scuarzuola - the magical set of Gucci Bloom's new campaign.

Blossoming into life, the new Gucci Bloom campaign is set in a garden of dreams at the revered La Scuarzuola, a mystical landmark found deep in Italy's Umbrian hills near Orvieto in Italy. La Scuarzuola is a surrealist architectural compound built around an old Franciscan convent, designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi in the late 1950s with stairs and bridges that lead no where, this enchanting and mysterious place becomes the set of a campaign for the first time and is transformed to express a dream filled with flowers and plants. To celebrate the new Gucci Bloom visionary campaign, we will hear a story, written and read by Vanessa Grall, writer and founder of the blog Messy Nessy Chic. Vanessa, or “Nessy", has spent the last few years dedicating her blog to discovering the quirks and curiosities of Paris and beyond. Given the curious nature of this magical garden, in this episode she explores in her own words the secrets and story of La Scuarzuola - the magical set of Gucci Bloom's new campaign.

Take a spiritual journey to the town of Cascia in the Umbrian region of Italy. Discover why so many of the faithful are drawn here as they make their pilgrimages from Rome to Assisi. Learn about the: Basilica of Santa Rita da Cascia, minor basilica where St. Rita's incorrupt body is preserved Eucharistic miracle from Siena preserved here Life of St. Rita, patroness of impossible causes Lessons to be learned from St. Rita’s difficult life Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Do you think traveling by rail is romantic? Or are we the only ones? We're digging into our archives this week to bring you this episode that we recorded on a train between Rome and Orvieto way back in 2014, the very first year of this podcast! Summer is a time of travel for many people, but if this week you happen to be stuck at home, come along with us as we discuss just why train travel is the best kind of travel (while the Umbrian countryside whooshes along outside the window). If you are traveling yourself this week, why not record the sounds of your trip, whatever your mode of transportation, and send them to us? If we get enough, we'll weave them together and publish them on a future episode! -------------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. DONATE: Prefer a one-time donation? Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue.  JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email at bittersweetlife@mail.com. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide! 

Welcome to Episode 3: Orvieto, UmbriaBook Share:  In the Shadow of a Cypress:  An Italian AdventureChapter 2:  "I have a great talent for perseverance" My House in Umbria (film)This chapter is the beginning of my adventures around Italy on Trenitalia and has me musing over my time away from family and life as I know it.  A few days here has me falling hard for the landscape, the architecture, the grand beauty that Italy is renown for and the hearty Umbrian cuisine of the autumn season.   Enjoy.....Please find Show Notes at www.michellejohnston.lifeDetails at the end of episode on favourite Italian inspired books.............© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, writing, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Instagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__About A Writer in Italy Podcast:Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............In the Shadow of a Cypress: An Italian AdventureWelcome to a Writer in Italy Podcast.  Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

Mary Jane Fox and Robert Rodriguez invite you to travel on an audio pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. Visit the site where millions visit today, drawn by extraordinary Franciscan spirituality. Meet the young Francesco Bernadone, and his friend Chiara Offreduccio, and be transported to their hometown, to the cross where Francis heard Jesus call him to rebuild the Church, the Hermitage of St. Francis, and the resting places of Francis and Clare. For more information, visit PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: –– • Kathleen Overman is director of connection with CUREATE, a mission-driven firm with products and services for connecting large and small businesses and the cities they serve. This holiday season they’re partnering with the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City to help them source products from D.C.-area entrepreneurs for their inaugural Shop Local holiday pop-up shop. • James Majewski of Hugh and Crye is here. He and his team there have finally solved men’s problems with ill-fitting off-the-rack shirts with a unique sizing system, based on the height and build of the torso, to give guys a better fit. • D.C. jewelry designer Sophie Blake creates timeless jewelry for the modern woman. Her SBNY collections explore the fine line between classic and contemporary, creating iconic looks that are inspired by everything from Cubist art and techniques to 1930s Art Deco. Sophie’s in today with some spectacular one-of-a-kind gift items to share with us. • Liam LaCivita is the executive chef at Suzy and Bill Menard’s Via Umbria in Georgetown. He’s in with great linens, wines, ceramics and, of course, food gift items, all imported from Italy’s fabulous Umbrian region. • You met Scott Harris almost 10 years ago right here on “Foodie and the Beast,” when he had just opened Catoctin Creek Distillers, the first in Loudoun County since Prohibition. That was then and this is now, and the award-winning Catoctin Creek is distributed across the region and further and is on everyone’s list of top-drawer spirits.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: –– • Kathleen Overman is director of connection with CUREATE, a mission-driven firm with products and services for connecting large and small businesses and the cities they serve. This holiday season they're partnering with the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City to help them source products from D.C.-area entrepreneurs for their inaugural Shop Local holiday pop-up shop. • James Majewski of Hugh and Crye is here. He and his team there have finally solved men's problems with ill-fitting off-the-rack shirts with a unique sizing system, based on the height and build of the torso, to give guys a better fit. • D.C. jewelry designer Sophie Blake creates timeless jewelry for the modern woman. Her SBNY collections explore the fine line between classic and contemporary, creating iconic looks that are inspired by everything from Cubist art and techniques to 1930s Art Deco. Sophie's in today with some spectacular one-of-a-kind gift items to share with us. • Liam LaCivita is the executive chef at Suzy and Bill Menard's Via Umbria in Georgetown. He's in with great linens, wines, ceramics and, of course, food gift items, all imported from Italy's fabulous Umbrian region. • You met Scott Harris almost 10 years ago right here on “Foodie and the Beast,” when he had just opened Catoctin Creek Distillers, the first in Loudoun County since Prohibition. That was then and this is now, and the award-winning Catoctin Creek is distributed across the region and further and is on everyone's list of top-drawer spirits.

Montefalco Sagrantino Valdimaggio is the last born wine at Arnaldo Caprai winery exclusively made with the famous Umbrian red grapes. Released for the first time with vintage 2012, Valdimaggio has promptly conquered DiWineTaste Five Diamonds, confirmed in this 2014 vintage. A Sagrantino having great class and remarkable agreeableness, powerful and elegant, charming and fascinating, it conquers the title for the best wine of summer 2018.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Peter Heilbron at Bellafonte Winery in Umbria. Peter, whose former career was in the Umbrian chocolate industry, tells Monty about his energy efficient winery, the aromas of Sagrantino wines and the rediscovery of Trebbiano Spoletino native grape. Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of viticulture and winemaking in Umbria’s beautiful Montefalco region.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Sara Goretti, whose family wineries Vini Goretti are located in Umbria. Sara’s wineries produce Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Toscano wines. Monty and Sara talk about the international markets for Sagrantino. Sara talks abut unusual wine and food pairings, matching Sagrantino with Korean spicy soup, Japanese fish tartare or grilled salmon. Sara also talks about traditional Umbrian dishes such as the Torta al Testo or the Umbricelli pasta. Sara also presents one of their reds, l’Arringatore (a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Ciliegiolo), that will make you talk a lot after drinking it! Tune in also to learn more about Nonna Marcella Goretti’s cooking classes and the wine therapy sessions offered at the Goretti winery!

Adam and MAR drink and talk about the wine she helped make with Umbrian winemaker/Yoda/Batman Danilo Marcucci, the Vini di Giovanni “Ciliegiozzo Frizzante” Ciliegiolo. They also talk about what the hell native yeast is, why it’s so important, what inoculation is, and more. Also, MAR was wrong— Morty has BDE. Natural Disasters is powered by Simplecast.

I’ve just returned from the TENUTA DI MURLO murlo estate. It’s a good two hour drive from Rome airport, or half an hour from Perugia if you fly Ryan Air Enzo, the driver picked me up. Carrying a large card which said ‘Tucher’ – I have had so many names over the past twenty years – Ticker, Tiger, Tooler, Tusher – I quite liked Tucher. Enzo is the driver for the murlo estate, and turns the two hour drive into just over an hour. The estate itself is 6000 hectares of hillside, valley and more hillside. Driving even at speed to the destination, I did not fail to see the stunning hill top towns of San Gemini, Spoletto, Gobbio, Todi, Cortona, all of which are easily doable from the base at murlo. Five villas, with a fishing lodge, and walks which will challenge all levels of hiker, trekker or whatever they want to call themselves these days, I visited in November, when the leaves were about to turn. They were starting to drop like confetti from the trees, celebrating a hot summer, when the wine this year would be excellent. The trees seemed to laugh and applaud by turn as I walked down the pathways, which Enzo made light of on his way to my villa, El Torro. The villas host anything from six to twelve guests and vary in price and size. They each have pools and views, Santa Croce arguably boasting the best, as it is the highest and largest, but I loved my villa mainly because I arrived at night and woke up to an overwhelmingly beautiful vista of hillside, upon hillside of forest, and hill top village. The silence is stunning, you live the quiet here. This is Italy at its best. I visited Assisi for the day and found myself musing around the narrow cobbled streets and buying a ceramic hand painted plate – broken on transit alas – and visiting the main church which had an incredible atmosphere and energy which the others seemed to lack. I found my way, almost by accident to the Eremo Carceri, which is a small monastery perched on a hillside – literally – where St Francis of Assisi lived. The monastery is beautiful but it is the walk which is mind blowing. Much has been written, sung, alliterated about Italian architecture but its willderness in the Umbrian hills is mind blowing. There is a TV with sky, but turning it on is like a impertinence to the surroundings. The birds visit, the light is primed for an artist to paint a masterpiece or at least give it a go. There’s a golf course a five minute drive away – ask Enzo – and a fishing lodge which is so beautiful I want to have one in my place in France. I just need a lake with fish. The estate has its own waterfall, and restaurant il Caldaro, which serves the rustic Umbrian cuisine – but with flair. The wine cellar is very good –you can go on wine tastings, and chocolate tastings, but I still kept coming back to the peace. And the walks. The estate provides picnics and tours of the local villages if you wish, golf days too – beware hole number eight – they all write about hole number eight - as well as yoga and pilates in your villa. Breakfast, lunch and supper will be served by silent swan-like staff who all make it look effortless. I have found my perfect outdoor break in the heart of Italy.  [http://www.murlo.com/the-estate/](http://www.murlo.com/the-estate/) Never miss a gorgeous podcast: [http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/](http://radiogorgeous.com/sign-up-newsletter/) #GorgeousEscapes #Italy #radiogorgeous

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This is THE show for foodie Italophiles! Bill and Suzy Menard, foodie Italophiles themselves and proprietors of the fabulous, Via Umbria in Georgetown, are in studio with their exceptional in-house team and their also-exceptional partners from Umbria, Italy. Join us for lots of great conversation with Bill and Suzy; their exec chef, Liam LaCivita; Via Umbria’s butcher, Scott Weiss; awesome, Umbrian chef and restaurateur, Simone Proietti-Pesci (in whose restaurant in Bevagna, Italy our family had New Year’s Eve dinner last year!) and Albertino Pardi of the storied, Pardi Brothers vineyards in Montefalco for a deliciously robust conversation about all things Umbrian to eat and drink! Buon appetito!

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. This is THE show for foodie Italophiles! Bill and Suzy Menard, foodie Italophiles themselves and proprietors of the fabulous, Via Umbria in Georgetown, are in studio with their exceptional in-house team and their also-exceptional partners from Umbria, Italy. Join us for lots of great conversation with Bill and Suzy; their exec chef, Liam LaCivita; Via Umbria's butcher, Scott Weiss; awesome, Umbrian chef and restaurateur, Simone Proietti-Pesci (in whose restaurant in Bevagna, Italy our family had New Year's Eve dinner last year!) and Albertino Pardi of the storied, Pardi Brothers vineyards in Montefalco for a deliciously robust conversation about all things Umbrian to eat and drink! Buon appetito!

This week we are honored to have as our guest Jacopo Cossater, wine writer for the biggest wine blog in Italy, Intravino, on the show to discuss the Italian wine region he calls home: Umbria.  Umbria is the 4th smallest wine producing region of Italy, but its wines are exquisite and unlike anything else you'll ever have. Here are the show notes: 1. First we discuss where Umbria is and what it is: Only Italian region without coastline nor international border –  Lush, rolling hills, hilltop villages Between Tuscany, Marche, and Lazio Whites and reds are important here and quality on the rise  2. We talk about the wines:    Orvieto  In southern Umbria, 80 miles north of Rome Volcanic and tufa soils Common Grapes: Trebbiano Tocscano (Ugni Blanc) Grechetto: Finer wine, good for structure Malvasia: Floral, effusive aromatics Orvieto DOC: Can be lesser quality, better to seek out Orvieto Classico DOC Lago di Corbara DOC   Torgiano Located south of Perugia Common Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo (sometimes bottled as a varietal here) Rosso di Torgiano DOC: Sangiovese, Canaiolo Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: The first wine to gain DOC (and later DOCG) status in Umbria: 50–70% Sangiovese, 15–30% Canaiolo, up to 15% other grapes like Ciliegiolo or Montepulciano. Recommended Producers: Cantine Lungarotti.  Torgiano is home to Italy’s most important wine museum, Museo del Vino   Montefalco (Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco) 30 miles southeast of Perugia. Set up well for tourism and visiting Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG:  ageworthy red wines Required to be at least 95% Sagrantino, the wines must be aged for 30 months; at least 12 of those months in oak barrels Tannic, big wine. Used to be used for sacramental purposes Responsible for the revolution in Umbrian reds Pricey, but one worth holding Rosso di Montefalco: Sangiovese based red with a touch of Sagrantino 60–70% Sangiovese, 10–15% Sagrantino and 15–30% other grapes, often Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Structure, fullness in wine, with lots of flavor Jacopo's Producer Hit List: Montefalco Sagrantino (wine): Adanti, Arnaldo Caprai, Antonelli, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria Colleallodole, Scacciadiavoli, Di Filippo, Fratelli Pardi, Romanelli, Tenuta Bellafonte, Raína   Orvieto Classico (wine): Palazzone, Barberani, Decugnano dei Barbi, Castello di Corbara   Orvieto (area): Castello della Sala (Antinori), Falesco   Torgiano Rosso Riserva (wine): Lungarotti, Terre Margaritelli   Perugia (area): Conestabile della Staffa, Marco Merli, La Spina, Cantina Margò, Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, Cantina Cenci   Ciliegiolo di Narni (wine): Leonardo Bussoletti   Trebbiano Spoletino (wine): Collecapretta   Grechetto di Todi (wine): Peppucci, Roccafiore   Terni (area): La Palazzola   And thanks to our sponsors who make the podcast possible: The Great Courses Plus:  This week watch "Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience", specifically the lecture "Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter" to learn about the effects of red wineon the brain! For a free month of unlimited Great Courses Plus lectures go to: www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   HelloFresh: A meal kit delivery service that shops, plans and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat and enjoy! Delivered right to your door, with a variety of chef-curated recipes that change weekly, this is a new way to eat and cook! We love it!  For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter WINE30. You won't regret it! 

In this episode, Chiara Lungarotti from the Giorgio Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano tells Monty about the beautiful Umbrian landscape, and the way its climate brings about the unique flavors of their wine, Rubesco, a blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Colorino (10%). She also talks about their world-renowned wine museum ‘MUVIT’ whose collections explore the links between wine and the Mediterranean civilizations. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to discover the uniqueness of the Italian wine making tradition!

Arnaldo Caprai winery - established in 1971 - has always believed in the remarkable potentials of Sagrantino, in particular when there were few in Montefalco committed to its production. With Marco Caprai, who is successfully running this extraordinary Umbrian winery since 1988, Sagrantino and Montefalco began a new journey and a new life to the conquer of the world. To the monumental Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2009 - emblem of the rebirth of this territory - goes the title of best wine of May 2014.

In under 10 minutes, Chef Carsberg makes a poached duck egg with Umbrian truffles, provolone, and brioche.

Today, in honor of the Feast of St. Francis 2 weeks ago, we present another soundseeing tour of some of the sacred places in Assisi. We take you on hike down the Umbrian hillside to San Damiano, the small church where St. Francis first heard Jesusâs call, to the Basilica of St. Francis and its marvelous frescoes, and the tiny walkways and pathways through this quaint central Italian village.