Joanne Natale Spigonardo October 7, 2025 I had the pleasure of visiting Sonoma County this summer. It was my 8th visit to the area and this time I learned even more about the heritage of not only the Italian immigrants in the area, but also the influence of Italian winemaking there. The region is mostlyContinue reading “The Heritage of Italian Wines in Sonoma County”
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Vernazza – Cinque Terre – Timeless Treasure
Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 29, 2024 Vernazza is a small medieval village on the Italian Riviera that is part of the beautiful Cinque Terra landscape. It is nestled in the Ligurian Coast and is in the province of La Spezia. Vernazza dates back to about 1050AD and was an important base for Genoa and itsContinue reading “Vernazza – Cinque Terre – Timeless Treasure”
Hidden Treasures of Italy 