Italian Wine

A small group Puglia food and wine tour from Lecce to Matera, 14 to 22 October 2027. Local wineries, artisan producers and a relaxed pace, for no more than 14 guests.

Is it Sicily’s most stunning city? It’s a tough call! But one thing is certain—Siracusa’s vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and human ingenuity will captivate you! This ancient gem boasts an incredible legacy that spans millennia. Once one of the most powerful city-states of the Greek world, Siracusa rivaled the might and splendor of Athens, flourishing as a center of philosophy, science, and the arts. It was home to the brilliant Archimedes,

Set in the watery landscape of the Po Delta, it’s a town shaped by lagoons, canals and salt air—quiet, atmospheric, and deeply connected to what comes from the water and the surrounding fields. People call it “Little Venice,”

A nine-day, small-group journey from baroque Lecce to the white towns and Matera—meeting the producers behind every glass, olive oil, and plate.

Some say there are over 500 grape varieties in Italy. I have heard there are 750. If you have thoughts on this, let me know. Here are ten lesser-known varieties that are making a comeback.

The Miranda family’s story in Australian wine begins, as so many of the country’s great food-and-wine stories do, with migration—an act of courage driven by equal parts necessity and hope. Arriving from southern Italy in the post‑war decades