Stefania Ruffo
Going Back to Paris in the 20’s with a Flute of Champagne
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
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
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
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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Stefania & Christopher Episode 2: Asolo Prosecco Superiore
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
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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Following 007’s footsteps in Venice
What do exotic spots, the iconic Aston Martin, tech tools, elegantly tailored suits have in common with a charming and committed man? It should come as no surprise that the answer is James Bond, the British secret agent on her Majesty’s service. It was 1952 when Ian Fleming sat down at his desk in his…
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Experiencing Sardinia’s Wonders at the Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites
There is a place that is filled with the scents of myrtle, helichrysum and wild rosemary. Where the turquoise blue of the sea merges with the cerulean blue of the sky. Where the North, Mistral and Sirocco winds carve granite rocks into natural sculptures. Where the sunsets provide orange brushstrokes, taking away the heat of…
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Abissi, the fizz from the depths of the sea
The sea and its creatures offer astounding wonders that the human being can partially admire by remaining on its surface. But how many treasures can be revealed to us if diving in its depths? Just a few metres under its surface, colourful seaweeds paint corals in multiple shapes whilst cheerful fish swim around its rocks…
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