On my trip to Roero, I immersed myself in Nebbiolo, Arneis, and the gastronomy and culture of this fertile, often unsung subregion of Piedmont. I left with a greater appreciation and understanding of the depth, diversity, and beauty of Roero.
Up Close with Roero Arneis: The Food-Friendly Italian White Wine
Roero Arneis is a fragrant white wine from Piedmont, Italy. In the world of Italian white wines, Roero Arneis doesn’t receive the recognition that some others from Italy do. Pinot Grigio from Lombardy, Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige, or even Vermentino from Sardinia, pop up in wine stores and on menus fairly frequently. But RoeroRead More
Asolo, the Alluring Town and Wine Region in Veneto, Italy
Asolo Is an Idyllic Retreat in Italy’s Veneto Region I knew of Prosecco, the Italian bubbly that I’ve enjoyed many times over the years. But I knew nothing of Asolo, Italy, until I traveled there and tasted the wines. Considered “the Pearl of the province of Treviso” and the City of a Hundred Horizons” dueRead More
Oregon’s Umpqua Valley Is Ripe for Wine-Loving Travelers
The hidden Umpqua Valley wine region is home to a diverse selection of wines, from Gruner Veltliner to Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Truth be told, I had never heard of the Umpqua Valley wine region, even after a week-long trip to Oregon in 2018. I tasted plenty of wine on that first trip. I fellRead More
Wine Down in Long Island Wineries
This article was updated on January 5, 2026. 7 Long Island Wineries to Visit Did you know that the North Fork of Long Island is teeming with some of the state’s best wineries? Yes, if you take a trip on the Long Island Expressway, about 80 miles east of Manhattan, you’ll land in a townRead More
