Stefania Ruffo

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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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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Following 007’s footsteps in Venice

By Stefania Ruffo / 3rd November 2020

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

By Stefania Ruffo / 28th September 2020

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

By Stefania Ruffo / 11th June 2020

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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Bolllicine in Love

By Stefania Ruffo / 7th February 2020

Love, what a wonderful word. Full of promises and whispers. It’s been said that red is the colour of love. It’s been said that bubbles can stimulate the appetite by tickling taste buds. Are they capable of tickling hearts too and making people fall in love? And what if the bubbles were red? I don’t…

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