Vineyard Hopping – San Michele di Serino (Av)– Villa Raiano

I believe that I chose THE worst day to visit the vineyards of Villa Raiano . Rain. The road barely visible. The winery almost unrecognizabl...

Rossi di Sera at La Locanda di Bu –Nusco (Av)...October 15th With Il Cancelliere

Chef Antonio Pisaniello and his wife Sommelier Jenny Auriemma have put together an incredible Friday night series entitled Rossi di Sera (...

Amazing Appetizers - 4 Sformatini by Chef Francesco Landi

Lunch time, Saturday afternoon.  A small centro storico in Avellino.  Tavernola San Felice to be exact.  La Buona Novella    to be more pre...

Macenata ...(Grape Stomping) - Paternopoli (Av), September 25

If you love Aglianico, then Paternopoli in the Avellino province is the hot ticket on Saturday.  Wineries from Paternopoli, Castelfranci, a...

Fantastic Firsts-Paccheri di Baronia con Provolone del Monaco by Chef Antonio Pisaniello

I am a big fan of Campania's primi piatti . Here is one by Chef Antonio Pisaniello , La Locanda di Bu in Nusco (Av). For 4 people Ingre...

The Professor and Terre del Principe

Over the past 18 months, I’ve had numerous occasions to try Terre del Principe’s wines. At their winery, wine tastings, Vinitaly, too many ...

Enoteca Mercadante Kicks off the Fall Season

Enoteca Mercadante will kick off its fall season on the 23rd of September. The enoteca/winebar, located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, will re...

Trento DOC -Città del Gusto (Na) – October 4th

After a long summer, Gambero Rosso’s Città del Gusto is back with an event that is more like a party. A party dedicated to Trento DOC . 31 ...

Vineyard Hopping – Trecase (Na) – Cantina del Vesuvio

One week before the harvest.  A Sunday lunch with friends at Cantina del Vesuvio .  An excellent opportunity for a walk through the vineyard...

Sagra dei Funghi -Cusano Mutri (Bn) - 16 September - 3 October

The beautiful centro storico of Cusano Mutri is the setting of this fabulous funghi festival. Stands full of great food and great wine as w...

Amazing Appetizers - Crema di Ricotta con Passata di Pomodoro Aromatizzato al Rosmarino by Chef Carmine Mazza

I had this appetizer last weekend at a lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio . What a surprise to see that my friend, Chef Carmine Mazza ( Il Poeta ...

It’s All About the Territory – Falanghina dei Campi Flegrei

Sometimes I take for granted what is around me, right under my nose…. Like a glass of Falanghina from Campi Flegrei. Villa di Livia , an anc...

Benvenuta Vendemmia at Terre del Principe, September 19

Vendemmia ...Harvest Terre del Principe has put together an extraordinary day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest season. The day beg...

28th Sagra del Vino - Montemarano (Av) - September 17-18

Montemarano. An Irpinian town that I fell in love with when I stepped into Salvatore Molettieri's vineyard last June .  Great Aglianico,...

Il Cielo Azzurro--With a touch of Sangiovese

Aperitivo time, Aiello del Sabato (Av)… Il Cielo Azzurro A small bar, simple furnishings…basic stuff. Nothing really out of the ordinary. Ex...

Fiano-A Campania White That Blooms Where its Planted

If Campania had a favorite Fiano region, I wonder what it would be. Fiano…a grape around since ancient Roman times. Fiana, Fiore Mendillo, F...

III Edition of Vesuvinum - September 10-12 in Ottaviano (Na)

Palazzo Mediceo in Ottaviano will host three days of wine conferences and tastings.  For the complete program and directions, go to the site...

Cool Recipes for a Hot Summer-Spaghetti di Gragnano con Pomodorino di Piennolo by Carmine Mazza

Tomatoes are everywhere lately.  Here is a recipe by Carmine Mazza , Il Poeta Vesuviano that uses piennolo tomatoes. Ingredients for 4 400 ...

Tufo Greco Festival in Tufo (Av) September 10-12

Back to the Avellino province for another wine weekend.  Three evenings of music, prodotti tipici, and of course...Greco!!!

Diary of a Sommelier Student—Nose to the Glass…the Olfactory Examination

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in many wine tastings. Formal, informal, at an enoteca, wine fair, dinner, or lu...

Malazè Jr Edition...Cool Events for the Kids

Malazè has a full program geared towards our young ones. Here is the program: Saturday September  4 and 11 and Sunday 5 and 12 Pozzuoli D...