Cilento and the Mediterranean Diet
The Cilento and the Mediterranean Diet The Cilento South of Salerno, a large area known as the Cilento National Park, the second largest in Italy, is the preferred destination for nature lover, hikers, and Italian…
WINES AND DRINKS
Introduction to Wines and Drinks
Introduction to Sicilian Wines and Drinks The most popular and preferred drink in all parts of Sicily is water.It can be the water coming from the kitchen faucet or mineral bottled water either sparkling or…
Herbs and Extracts Rosolios
Herbs and Extracts Rosolio ( Rosolio alle Erbe o con Estratti ) Mostly used as an after-dinner drink or as an aperitif, the herbed rosolio are usually made with a higher alcohol content so that it can…
Nuts and Spices Rosolio
Nuts and Spices Rosolio The nuts or seeds and/or spices rosolio is made by infusing the nuts and spices from 7 to 14 days and then following the same procedures common in the preparation of rosolio. Most of…
Wines in Sicily
Sicilian Wines and wine pairing Sicilian Wines – I vini Siciliani Wine has been a Sicilian habitual drink since pre-historical times. Beside wine other well-known Sicilian alcoholic beverages are the dessert wines like Marsala, a fortified…
Wines in the Area of Ragusa
Il cerasuolo di Vittoria By Nino Greco [ Nino (Antonino) Greco is a wine connoisseur, who lived in Vittoria. Mr. Greco had a thorough appreciation and love for good cooking and quality wines; he had participated in countless…
Etna Rosso Wine
Etna Rosso Wine Etna Rosso is a wine produced in the slopes of Mount Etna- the mountain is also known as Mungibeddu– and in the plane of Catania; the Etna Rosso is a blend of…
Wine Pairing
Wine Pairing for sicilian style Grilling In early prehistoric times our ancestors used fire to keep warm, for light and for protection from wild animals; when by accident or as a result of a forest…
Introduction to Rosolio
Introduction to Rosolio Alcoholic beverages are prepared all over world; they have been made and consumed since ancient times. In many religions, wine and other alcoholic beverages are used in their ceremonials and offered to…
Anisette Rosolio
Anisette Rosolio Rosolio di Anisetta Anisette Rosolio is a very traditional drink offered in elegant leaded crystal glass as a sign of hospitality to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable. The Anisette Rosolio, this mild liquorish…