Stefania Ruffo

Catching a Champagne’s Sparkle in Monte Carlo

By Stefania Ruffo / 26th May 2022

This is a story of intriguing suspense merged with mystery, set in the incredible French Riviera. Be prepared for a rollercoaster race up and down winding roads looking for an eye-catching treasure. But, before setting off on this incredible adventure, be aware of the risks you might face and fasten your seat belt; there is…

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Welcoming Spring with a Floral Rosé Champagne

By Stefania Ruffo / 21st March 2022

..Tick-tock…tick-tock…time rolls on and a new season is coming up… there is a different scent in the air, one of flowers in full blossom: welcome back Spring! It’s time to celebrate the most colourful season of the year. This is the period during which Nature gives us its best in terms of scents, colours and…

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Paris, be my Valentine!

By Stefania Ruffo / 14th February 2022

…Nous sommes arrivés à Paris! After a long, exciting journey from Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, to Paris, the city of blinding lights, we’ve finally arrived at our destination just in time for Valentine’s Day! I can’t imagine a more romantic city on earth in which to spend this idyllic day. But for…

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Going Back to Paris in the 20’s with a Flute of Champagne

By Stefania Ruffo / 21st December 2021

Just a century ago, there was a thriving city, probably the most exciting city in Europe at that time. Imagine wide boulevards criss-crossed by black cars and old horse-drawn carriages. L’Avenue de l’Opéra leading towards the magnificent Opéra theatre, le Café du Dôme and le Café de la paix full of elegantly-dressed people. The sound…

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Stefania & Christopher Episode 5: Franciacorta

By Stefania Ruffo / 28th September 2021

The lake breeze blowing, the leaves rustling, the alternation of dark and light colors. Wineries hidden by soft lights release vivacious bubbles to gladden hearts: welcome to Franciacorta! If you are seeking an Italian fizz to brighten your mood, then Franciacorta would satisfy your highest expectations: sparkling like diamonds, charismatic and lively will dazzle you…

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Stefania & Christopher Episode 4: Sicily, Mount Etna

By Stefania Ruffo / 26th May 2021

Think blue: boundless horizons are mirrored in the sea. Look around and think yellow: lemon crops give roundish contours. Then take a breath: orange blossom brings candied peel aromas to your nose. Now indulge your senses in listening to the majestic gait of the waves collecting shells and rocking flourishing vineyards. A tinkle of cowbells…

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Stefania & Christopher Episode 3: Prosecco Rosé

By Stefania Ruffo / 23rd April 2021

The Prosecco DOC production area is located in North East of Italy, and more precisely in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region that includes four cities (Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine) and in the Veneto Region, five provinces (Belluno, Padua, Treviso, Venice, Vicenza). It is certainly one of the most beautiful territories in the whole of Italy. History…

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Christopher and Stefania Episode 2 Asolo

Stefania & Christopher Episode 2: Asolo Prosecco Superiore

By Stefania Ruffo / 25th March 2021

The Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG wine area is the subject of the second episode of the Instagram IGTV live series ‘Food & Fizz’ dedicated to the pairing of sparkling wines and food, presented by Christopher Walkey and Stefania Ruffo. A wonderful Italian wine area located in the Province of Treviso in the Veneto region, at…

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Robert-Allait, the Sublime Champagne

By Stefania Ruffo / 22nd December 2020

Once upon a dream, there was a far-away forest enshrouded in mystery, where a rose had been cultivated since forever. It wasn’t a regular rose, it was a Black one with petals graded from dark crimson to black. It was believed that this rose had mystical powers and that the lady who touched it would…

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