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Looking for that Special Bottle of Wine in Abruzzo

Every now and then I’m willing to spend €20 or a bottle of wine in Abruzzo. That’s 750 ml for €20! “Sure you could easily get 10 litres of wine for €20 in Abruzzo, what are you playing at”, I hear you exclaim.

You’re right. I don’t do it often but I make no apology for [...]

A wine pilgrimage of sorts to Bolognano (PE)

I was best man at the wedding of two very good friends a few years ago. It was a great day and it was full of joy and laughter.

A year later, to celebrate their first anniversary they had a party in their house, put up a marquee in their back garden, and invited us all [...]

To B&B or not to B&B - that is the question...

One of the best meals I’ve had recently was a long lunch at the restored house belonging to good friends near the village of San Vincenzo (PE).

San Vincenzo isn’t very big. But it is on the edge of Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga and is a great springboard for exploring the [...]