All things Club

Abruzzo may be only a few hours east of Rome in central Italy, but it’s a whole ‘nother green world. The region arranges three national parks, 38 nature reserves, and an amazing 75% of the...

Emilia! Romagna!  Italy is so famous for both vino production (#1 in the world officially), and the veneration of very old stuff (less quantifiable, but only b/c there are too many museums and ruins to...

TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE/SUDTIROL This month we’re taking it straight to the top, visiting Italy’s northernmost region and leading source of stunning Dolomite peaks, subsequent green valleys, and befuddling nomenclature. Even the above mouthful is an abbreviation,...

CAMPANIA The ‘shin' of Italy’s boot, Campania is one of the country’s oldest wine regions (the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines all planted grapes here), anchored by its capital city, Naples. The name is derived from...

MONTENIDOLI  Might as well confess at the outset that I am violating one of my internal rules for the club this month. (No, not that one. Don’t worry these wines are both from Italy -...