Primitivo: video tasting
Vieste: the Jewel of Gargano
Vieste is considered the Jewel of Gargano and it is part of the Gargano National Park. The huge castle in the centro storico was built by the Swabians in the 13th century. Vieste is located on a cliff high on the sea. Come… to visit Puglia...
Read MoreBari is absolutely fascinating.
Bari is the capital of Puglia. The centro storico in Bari is absolutely fascinating. Do not believe those that will tell you that Bari Vecchia is dangerous. You obviously have to pay some attention when walking around (as you would do anywhere else!), but I promise you will find small winding streets full of life, markets, churches, beautiful terraces and lots of local people always willing to tell you their story. If you like shopping, the...
Read MoreAnteprima
We are almost ready to bottle the new A Mano Fiano Greco 2012. Mark let me try the new wine from the tank last night. The perfumes, the aromas are so inviting that we decided to share them with our friends that came for dinner. We call it “Anteprima” the fore-disclosure. You will be able to taste it in just a few...
Read More50th Wedding Anniversary
We spent a marvelous evening all together and we want to share this also with our friends: Grandma Ivana and Grandpa Carlo, my parents, here with Annina e Carletto, my nephews, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. What an achievement. Congratulations. A big hug and a big kiss to both of...
Read MoreSan Giovanni Rotondo: a small village with a great spirituality
San Giovanni Rotondo is a small village north of Foggia, right in the heart of the Gargano National Park. The village became very famous in the sixties, when Monk Padre Pio, lived here and with his generosity and simple and religious character helped many poor and disabled people. Padre Pio is now a Saint and his Church is the second biggest catholic church in Italy, second only to San Peter’s in Rome. It is a place to visit if you are...
Read MoreIl Punto Cardinale a very beautiful small restaurant and pizzeria
Today I am in Monopoly a beautiful city South of Bari. We suggest that you visit “Il Punto Cardinale” a very beautiful small restaurant and pizzeria right in the heart of the Old Town. The atmosphere is magic and Antonella and Sergio will take very good care of you. For us they prepared today a special pasta dish called “The Mad Wheels”. These have been prepared with a sweet onion stew, some cherry tomatoes and served on a bed of pureed...
Read MoreMonopoli one of the jewels of the Adriatic
Monopoli is not only a world famous table game, it is also a beautiful city South of Bari perched on the Deep Blue of the Southern Adriatic Sea. The traditional small fish boats still crowd the central port, in the heart of the old town, and every day, very early in the morning the local fishermen will come back with their catch of the day: anchovies, mackerels, octopus and squids. In the summertime the temperature of the sea is perfect for...
Read MoreMy last Tour in Sweden
Sweden is not just an important market for A Mano, it is also a Country we love ! Full of lovely people with an incredible knowledge for wine and very passionate of good food. It is so easy to make friends there….. I just got back from a one week tasting tour in Sweden. The picture of this simple cabin in the countryside reminds me of the essence of so many beautiful places. Thank you to all my new friends in Södertälje, Motala, Halltorps,...
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