Historical context of Masseria in Puglia The “Masseria” is a typical rural building in Puglia, in the Salento inland, whose origins can be traced back to the 17th century. It is a courtyard-farm built according to the...
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Leone de Castris SALENTO Wine Dinner at Furnirussi
Leone de Castris is one of the top producers in Puglia and since 1665 the Leone de Castris family...
VILLA LUCIA “Under the Tuscan Sun”-Connoisseur...
VORNO (Located near LUCCA, North Tuscany) Historic VILLA LUCIA is situated in the charming...
Bodegas Valdemar-Connoisseur’s Guide
When I received an invitation to meet up with a scion from the famous Rioja winemaking family...
Manta Restaurant Sydney – Pride of Provenance
Located in a prime position on Woolloomooloo Wharf, Manta boasts beautiful views across the Marina...
Champagne-A Connoisseur’s Guide
The New Year is a time for celebration and much excitement as we celebrate with friends and family...
Axel’s Guide to Bordeaux
Bordeaux for Connoisseurs *Copyright Aksel Ritenis Connoisseur Magazine Editor Axel Ritenis has a...
New Year’s Champagnes & avoiding F.M.C.G.’s!
New Year’s Champagnes & avoiding FMCG’s! I would...
Penedes Wine and Gastro Tour
Amazingly Penedes is only an hours drive from Barcelona and it is one of the best wine producing...
Gran Coronas with Pluma de Cerdo Iberico
Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo are the grapes that bestow their nobility on Gran Coronas, a...