The only problem with going to Burano is that you eventually have to leave. Sad every time! But perhaps not forever: someday Sassi Italy Tours World HQ is going to be here, I suspect!
Monthly Archives: November 2015
From the Soave Castle
The view from il Castello di Soave. Fabulous! From here you pay a nominal fee and get to walk around a medieval castle overlooking some of the best wine country in Italy. An amazing place that’s day trip-able from Venice if you’re not staying Soave.
Alba
As seen from from Azienda Mossio Fratelli in Rodello. What a view! Bet its amazing in winter as the snow hits the Alps off in the distance.
Accerto!
One of our favorites (if not *the* favorite) from the recent Piemonte exploration has finally made its way to Sovereignty Wines‘ shelves thanks to our persistent pestering of their distributor. Well worth the wait!
This beauty pairs nicely with anything savory, spicy meats, cheeses, and hearty soups. Pester your local wine shop for it too, as it’ll be time well spent. A perfect exploration of Piemonte in a glass, and an approachable one–only $14 or so, and way less fussy than its aging-required pricey Barolo cousin. Barolo is the wine the Piemontese sell to make a living, but nebbiolo and dolcetto are what they drink themselves. You’ll see why!
La Fiasca
Great food in the Veneto and Lombardy isn’t just found in the big cities like Venice and Milan–this little out of the way trattoria offered up an incredible lunchtime delight. When it practically swims from the lake to your plate, the best of Garda is hard to not enjoy. Fresh and perfectly prepared.
Our Guest Post @ Turin Epicurean
Thanks to Lucia for helping us share our message about what’s special about Piemonte!
Tomato Leek Soup
Made with a homemade veggie broth. Steaming away. We’re pairing it with a Nero d’Avola.
Soave Olives
Burano Magic
From this perspective you get a fantastic feel for our favorite little island in the lagoon. The climb at the Torcello campanile isn’t for the faint of heart, but well worth it.
Delicious Sirmione
We stopped for lunch in Sirmione and had an elegant meal with fine Lugana selections to quaff with our seafood dishes. For me it was the local whitefish grilled with olive oil after this opener, a creamy tomato broth with pike ravioli. Delicious.
There’s so much more diversity in Italian food than people realize–it’s not all ragu dishes and pizza! Especially in the Veneto and Lake Region. Come check it out!
Sassi Italy Tours 