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Puglia: Land of Drought, Source of Intense Flavors

Puglia: Land of Drought, Source of Intense Flavors

Pierluigi Parente
By Pierluigi Parente

Since Roman times, Puglia has been known for its particularly dry climate. The name "Apulia" itself derives from the Latin "a-pluvia" - literally "without rain."...

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The Essential Guide to Choosing Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 7 Golden Rules

The Essential Guide to Choosing Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 7 Golden Rules

Pierluigi Parente
By Pierluigi Parente

1. Understand the True Cost Quality extra virgin olive oil cannot be cheap. With approximately 100 kg of olives yielding only 16 liters of pure...

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Discovering Our Italian Wines & Olive Oils: A Simple Tasting Guide

Discovering Our Italian Wines & Olive Oils: A Simple Tasting Guide

Pierluigi Parente
By Pierluigi Parente

Have you ever found yourself staring at a wine list or olive oil selection, wondering what all those fancy terms really mean? We get it....

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The Art of Buying Together: A Family Tradition Reimagined

The Art of Buying Together: A Family Tradition Reimagined

Pierluigi Parente
By Pierluigi Parente

Years ago, my grandfather would make a single trip to buy olive oil in 50-liter containers and wine in damigiane (traditional large glass containers) for...

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