So g ood to be back in Siracusa, especially Ortigia. More images on Facebook, here are few from our 3nights in Ortigia.

Day 1 Catania and on to Cottanera, Etna

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.

Why it matters A true local specialty: Rooted in the Colli Bolognesi hills near Bologna, with a strong regional identity. The grape behind the name: Made from the Pignoletto grape, widely identified today with Grechetto Gentile. Many styles, one signature freshness: Found as fermo (still), frizzante, and spumante, typically showing citrus, pear/apple, white flowers, and sometimes a hint of almond/herbs. A wine with deep roots: Grown for centuries in the Bolognese countrysid

Valpolicella is a renowned red wine region in Veneto, northern Italy, near Verona and Lake Garda, known for producing diverse styles from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes.

Valpolicella, located in the Veneto region of Italy, boasts a rich history that intertwines with the cultivation of grapes and the production of wine.