Author: Paolo Valdastri

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Vino e gastronomia, le sue grandi passioni da sempre, si sono trasformate con il tempo in attività professionali. Sommelier Ais, dopo numerosi master e viaggi all’estero, si è dedicato al turismo del vino. Socio fondatore del Movimento Turismo del Vino, ha progettato la Strada del Vino Costa degli Etruschi inaugurata nel 1994. Ha collaborato con il Consorzio Bolgheri, Carmignano, Strada del Vino di Arezzo e Produttori di San Miniato. Vice direttore del magazine on-line Corrieredelvino, cura la rubrica “Il commento”.

Tastings Territories and wines

Vézelay, who was he?

Paolo Valdastri8 April 20252 April 2025

by Paolo Valdastri8 April 20252 April 20250

Vézelay is a corner of white Burgundy unknown to most. Paolo Valdastri tells us about it, thanks to an unusual but very useful experience in approaching a distant wine region. Perhaps Don Abbondio had better ideas about who Carneade was...

Gourmet Where to eat

Io Cucino Restaurant by Gionata D’Alessi in Bibbona

Paolo Valdastri2 October 20241 October 2024

by Paolo Valdastri2 October 20241 October 20240

Gionata D’Alessi, a variety of experiences abroad and in Italy, lands first in Bolgheri and finally in Bibbona, on the Livorno Coast. “Cook and not chef,” hence the choice of name to give to his restaurant. In the beginning was...

Gourmet Where to eat

Eating in the wine coast north of Bolgheri

Paolo Valdastri6 September 202422 August 2024

by Paolo Valdastri6 September 202422 August 20240

In central Cecina, north of the well-known Bolgheri appellation, the wine coast, is Ristorante da Mirko, a place worth knowing. Mirko discovered his vocation for cooking as early as age 9. After graduating from Hotel School in Cecina, he worked...

Gourmet Where to eat

Bagno Santa Lucia, seaside restaurant in Bolgheri

Paolo Valdastri3 July 202428 June 2024

by Paolo Valdastri3 July 202428 June 20240

At Bagno Santa Lucia, a restaurant on the Marina di Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, you eat right on the beach. Seafood cuisine, of course, with proper wine pairings. We are in Marina di Castagneto Carducci, to make a long story...

Gourmet Where to eat

L’Osteria del treno and the Misultitt

Paolo Valdastri22 May 202422 May 2024

by Paolo Valdastri22 May 202422 May 20240

At the Osteria del treno in Milan, obviously near the central station, the old Lombard culinary traditions still rule: the proposal of traditional recipes is complete and appetizing. The advantage of being descended from a Como father and grandmother is...

Exploring wineries Tastings

Vigna Michelangelo: an urban vineyard is reborn in the heart of Florence

Paolo Valdastri19 April 202418 April 2024

by Paolo Valdastri19 April 202418 April 20240

The first modern urban vineyard in Florence is pink. Young female entrepreneurs plant 700 new vines creating Vigna Michelangelo. We are on the hill overlooking the Arno River, just a few steps from Piazzale Michelangelo, with a view that sweeps...

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Évin: who was he? The Trojan Horse

Paolo Valdastri16 October 202314 December 2023

by Paolo Valdastri16 October 202314 December 20230

Comments on the sidelines of the conference "Italian Wine Leading the World's Agribusiness, Sept. 27, 2023, organized by Nomisma, Agronetwork and Confagricoltura at Castello di Nipozzano and hosted by the Frescobaldi Marquises. Comforting news about the health of the Italian...

Where to eat

Vespero, sea food Salivoli culture

Paolo Valdastri30 August 202314 December 2023

by Paolo Valdastri30 August 202314 December 20230

Restaurant in Piombino between stars and planets. A place of haunting beauty, the hall and veranda for a bright reception, knowledgeable and friendly staff. It happens sometimes to talk about the location before even the gastronomic offerings of a restaurant....

Gourmet Where to eat

Il Borgo di Colognole Restaurant

Paolo Valdastri28 June 20232 February 2024

by Paolo Valdastri28 June 20232 February 20240

In the heart of Rufina, at Fattoria di Colognole, Chef Orlando Jordan and his wife Ana D’Andrea offer simple, traditional cuisine with creative touches due to the chefs’ different origins, he from Veneto, she from Brazil. We are in the...

Author: Paolo Valdastri

Vézelay, who was he?

Io Cucino Restaurant by Gionata D’Alessi in Bibbona

Eating in the wine coast north of Bolgheri

Bagno Santa Lucia, seaside restaurant in Bolgheri

L’Osteria del treno and the Misultitt

Vigna Michelangelo: an urban vineyard is reborn in the heart of Florence

Évin: who was he? The Trojan Horse

Vespero, sea food Salivoli culture

Il Borgo di Colognole Restaurant

Killer alcohol. Are we all complicit?

Frescobaldi and Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna

Prosecco Low-Alcohol, evidence of transmission

Federvini on US duties: a very serious blow to free trade

Tenuta San Guido and CNR sign an agreement

About-face: young people stem the decline in wine consumption

Trento – DiVinNosiola

Albarossa on the table

San Quirico d’Orcia – Orcia Wine Festival

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Killer alcohol. Are we all complicit?

Happy Easter from all of us

Wine and alcohol, let’s take stock

Tastings

Falerno Renaissance

Cortona and Syrah: is it true love?

Madre Tuscia 2025 and Agriristorante Il Casaletto

Gourmet

Savory pie with ribs, bacon and fontina cheese

Planeta and the widespread resort in Menfi

Il Cortile at the Hotel Romeo in Rome

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