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    Veneto and Puglia (Italy) — Photo Preview

    September 21, 2015 By Mary 2 Comments

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    A photo tour of two incredible regions in Italy — Veneto, in Northern Italy, and Puglia, in Southern Italy.

    I’m still in total awe of the beauty of these vastly different regions and the warmth of the people I had the pleasure of meeting. I can’t wait to begin sharing stories of the wines, sights, people, and food (OMG the food!). As I sift through my pages upon pages of notes, and hundreds of photos, I wanted to quickly share a few highlights as a preview of what’s to come in the next few weeks….

    Veneto, Italy (In Pictures)

    The hills in the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene region of Veneto

    Located in Northern Italy, the Veneto is home to several wine producing regions, including Prosecco. We were there to visit with the producers of Masottina wine and to tour this ridiculously gorgeus landscape of the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene designation (the most important area for Prosecco production).

    Harvest at Masottina Winery

    Upon my arrival we visited one of the most important vineyards of Masottina to watch them harvest Glera grapes (used to make their deliciously crisp and fruity Prosecco).

    Driving through the vineyards and hillsides of this region is a jaw-dropping experience. The town of Conegliano ain’t so bad either…

    Square in Conegliano, Italy
    Castle in Conegliano, Veneto, Italy
    Bicycle on the streets of Conegliano, Italy

    Scenes from the town of Conegliano, Italy

    I would be remiss if I didn’t mention some of the awesome people I met in Northern Italy, including these guys.

    Italy Travel Companions

     The only person missing from the photo was Jonathan Cristaldi, wine writer and educator.  More on these wonderful folks to come…

    Puglia, Italy (In Pictures)

    After a few days in the Veneto region we traveled south to Salento, literally the heel of Italy, within the larger Puglia region, staying in the coastal town of Brindisi. The geography and landscape couldn’t be more different than the Veneto, but one thing was the same — the incredible people, and delicious food and wine.

    Boats in Brindisi, Salento, Puglia, Italy
    The Coast of Brinsidi, Italy
    Images from Brindisi, Italy
    Tower-in-Brindisi-Italy
    Doors in Italy
    Streets of Brindisi, Italy

    I have a thing for doors in Italy. What can I say?!

    Graffiti in Brindisi, Italy

    Seriously, even the graffiti in Italy is beautiful.

    Food in the Veneto and Puglia

    Tuna Appetizer in Brindisi, Italy
    Food in Southern Italy

    The food from this region is simplistic perfection. It’s gorgeous, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to share some recipes inspired by the cuisine I experienced.

    The Women’s Harvest at Tenute Rubino

    There is a tradition in this region for women to be in the fields picking grapes at harvest time. The producers of Tenute Rubino recognize this each year with a celebration honoring the hard work of these incredible women known as simply, “The Women’s Harvest.” And we got to partake in this year’s celebration. What a special day!

    Tenute Rubino Women's Harvest

    Friends, family, and guests of the winery gather to help harvest the grapes in the morning, followed by an incredible pot luck lunch (cooked up by the very members of the vineyard team that were being honored that day) and a little dance party in the vineyard (why not?!). Pretty much, my idea of a perfect day.

    Harvest Lunch at Tenute Rubino in Puglia Italy
    Making mozzarella cheese in Puglia Italy
    Tenute Rubino Women's Harvest Band

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