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Versatility, immediacy, longevity: the LUGANA

Written on 23 October 2020. Posted in Golf and food, Wine tales EN.

Sommelier Roberto Matetich tells us the secrets of Lugana, the official wine of the 77th Italian Open

The Milanese September temperatures, much softer than the oppressive heat of the nearby August but still far from the autumnal greyness, encourage you to discover and discover. On this occasion, we went towards a rediscovery, participating in the “Armonie senza tempo” (Timeless Harmony) Masterclass, held by the Lugana DOC Consortium to tell the public about the lesser-known aspects of a wine that is often an underrated protagonist of our tables.

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A perfect day at the Castelfalfi Golf Club

Written on 19 October 2020. Posted in Golf and tourism.

By Alberto Genovesi (Italy4golf co-founder)

We leave early in the morning for a golf destination that has always been in our wishes: the Castelfalfi Golf Club, in the heart of Tuscany. It had been a long time, in fact, that my wife Ilaria and I wanted to take a holiday in these areas and play at Castelfalfi, for two excellent reasons:

“Lost balls in Italy”

Written on 7 October 2020. Posted in Golf and tourism, Italy4golf EN, Lost balls in Italy EN.

Golf Tales – by Roberto Van Heugten

To lose balls is the first lesson the golfer learns at the beginning of his entrance in the course.

Golf tourism on Lake Garda

Written on 26 September 2020. Posted in Golf and hospitality, Italy4golf EN.

Consorzio Lago di Garda Lombardia and Italy4golf have signed a partnership for the promotion of golf tourism on Lake Garda. A collaboration that arises almost spontaneously as a result of the common purpose and mission of these two subjects.

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Golf Lakes

Written on 26 September 2020. Posted in Golf and tourism, Lost balls in Italy EN.

“…Salve, o venusta Sirmio, atque ero gaude: gaudete vosque, o Lydiae lacus undae: ridete, quicquid est domi cachinnorum!”

(“… Hello, dear Sirmione, rejoice of your lord; and rejoice you, Lydian waves of the lake: all of you echo and laugh of the house!” – Caio Valerio Catullo)

The Franciacorta Festival 2020 kicks off this weekend

Written on 10 September 2020. Posted in Golf and food, Golf and tourism.

At its eleventh edition, the event that attracts the leading experts in the sector every year as well as thousands of enthusiasts, this year doubles, with the weekends of 12-13 and 19-20 September.

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Brunello di Montalcino 2015, just released

Written on 4 August 2020. Posted in Golf and food, Wine tales EN.

Brunello di Montalcino is the Tuscan wine with the longest maturation: it requires over 4 years of ageing. By law, it must remain in wooden barrels for at least 24 months and can only be put on sale starting from January of the fifth year following the harvest. So, this year the 2015’s Brunello are coming out (2016’s Brunello will be released from January 2021).

A long weekend in Florence

Written on 30 July 2020. Posted in Experiences, Experiences Tuscany, Golf and tourism.

Enjoy 2 days of wonderful golf at 2 of the most glorious and historic golf clubs in Florence, in addition a tasting of the best Chianti Classico productions in the area, directly in the wineries guided by an excellent sommelier and Italy4golf Italian Ambassador!

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Vigna Traverso. Wine excellence of the Colli Orientali del Friuli

Written on 27 July 2020. Posted in Golf and food, Wine tales EN.

On our left, the vineyard extends along the slopes of a small closed and concave valley, protected by winds and sudden changes of temperature and guarded by the castle of Albana, rising at the beginning of the valley.

Lake Garda – great golf, history and wine

Written on 21 July 2020. Posted in Experiences, Experiences Lombardy, Golf and tourism.

How about a magnificent weekend of golf at Lake Garda?
Enjoy two among the best Italian Golf Club and take the chance for a day trip to the Sirmione peninsula and a visit to a historic winery where you can taste superior local wine and other goodies!