Author Archives for Alfonso Cevola

Dining in Dallas for the Investor Class


There are meals that are served and there are meals that are crafted. Some of them are simply well made and then there are those that radiate with an aura of artisanal excellence. They are often found in Paris, and in Tuscany. They are not for the budget minded. These are the finest seats, in the finest […]

Souped up Supermarkets for the New Cocooners


Ten years ago, when I traveled the Southwest, I’d see supermarkets in Phoenix, Newport Beach, and Houston and wonder if they’d ever get to my town. I’m not sure if Rachel Ray has spent much time here, except for the occasional book signing, but the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area has a great new bunch of supermarkets.
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Master Class ~ Wine as Medicine


We aren’t able to tout the health benefits of wine in America  and health leaders have openly warned against it . In Italy, they don’t have a problem with wine and health. On Dec 5 , 2006 , Giacomo Tachis, the Master of winemakers and consultants in Italy, will give a symposium on Wine as Medicine . […]

Olive Oil Sommelier Course ~ It’s the Real Thing


I did a double take when I saw this. The Italian Association of Sommeliers will host series of seminars on Olive Oil. Seminars range from the culitivation of the olive tree to the use of oil in the kitchen and at the table. A course designed to make one an expert in the mysteries of […]

Alfonso Cevola

Italian wine Ambassador, Alfonso Cevola, moving between Italy and America. Passionate about both of my countries. Sustained by the energies of California, Texas, Sicily and the Adriatic. Drawn to the open spaces of America and the small vineyards of Italy. Old soul with a young heart. His Wine Blog, On the Wine Trail in Italy (http://acevola.blogspot.com/) has become an just-in-time source for Italian wine and culture.