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A sizzler for a 6 X 30' TV series
Imagine traditions that have been unchang…moreA sizzler for a 6 X 30' TV series
Imagine traditions that have been unchanged for 5,000 years. Where food and wine give way to art and culture.
Watch men and women engaged in a ritual year after year to bring forth and nurture the best grapes the Earth can grow. Watch as they pick, crush, and ferment this precious juice until all their labors come to fruition.
Watch Michelin chefs and humble cooks pick the freshest products of their regions and follow them as they create dishes that will titillate the senses and awaken every taste bud.
Finally watch how chefs and sommeliers marry the food to the perfect wines to create magical communal experiences at the table.
Wine and food are about family, culture and history.
Meet a Tuscan who embodies it all, to the hilt.
And in the castle restaurant the baron highlights his wines with innovative Tuscan dishes.
2,500 years ago The Romans built a column at the end of the Appian way in Brindisi. Winemaker Rubino tells us why the Romans loved the wines of Apulia made from Negroamaro grapes still grown exclusively here.
His chef works hand-in-hand with the winemaker.
You will learn about the secretive and fascinating world of truffles.
You will learn why some wines acquire personality.
How to identify a great red.
You’ll get great tasting tips from great sommeliers.
You will learn why wine comes first, food second and not the other way around.
You will learn the fundamentals of pairing.
In season 1 we’ll visit Tuscany, Piedmont, Umbria, Apulia, Croatia, and Napa.
Journey with us through medieval towns, waterfront villages, ancient and new towns in the Mediterranean and America to experience the culture and lifestyles of the people making magic in the cellars and the kitchens.
The Dolce Vita Journeys. Informative. Inspiring. Intoxicating.
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Located on 40 acres of gardens right under the Pyramids the Mena House began as…moreLocated on 40 acres of gardens right under the Pyramids the Mena House began as a hunting lodge for Vice King Kedive Ismail. In 1869 he expanded the lodge on the occasion of the opening of the Suez Canal in order to impress visiting Empress Eugenie with the best views of the Pyramids. the Mena House Oberoi has played host to kings and Emperors,Heads of State and celebrities and not only boasts the best views of the Pyramids but also the only golf course right under them. less
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Four major museums, a world-class botanical garden, and culinary delicacies whe…moreFour major museums, a world-class botanical garden, and culinary delicacies whet one’s appetite through this enticing taste of the alluring arts district of the Paseo del Prado in Madrid. Join Iris Brooks and Jon H. Davis of Northern Lights Studio as they explore Spain’s vibrant capital city in a cultural feast for all the senses. less