Julie Overstreet's Blog – February 2010 Archive (3)

Where the "Bufala" Roam...



Recently, my family and…

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Added by Julie Overstreet on February 22, 2010 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

Wine Pairing Lunches

The list of why I love Italy is long and has consistently expanded since I moved here in 2007. Near the top of my list, is the wine pairing lunches offered at many wineries. Most of the time, a meal with wine is pleasantly inexpensive. That is not necessarily the case at these feasts, however, but they serve their best. The meticulous attention of pairing wine with well thought-out, exquisite dishes is… Continue

Added by Julie Overstreet on February 11, 2010 at 8:16am — No Comments

Boots and Brunello in Montalcino

Most people know the Italians are good at making leather products and wine (among other things) so it stands to reason that when my family and I took a trip to Montalcino, those two things were on my mind.



Montalcino is located in the Val d'Orcia portion of Tuscany about 29 miles from Sienna. Settled during the Etruscan times, it was named after the "holm oak" which used to cover it's terrain. Montalcino was known for it's tanneries and… Continue

Added by Julie Overstreet on February 3, 2010 at 7:27am — No Comments

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