Experience Italy With Friends
by Tanya and Davide Raso
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EP44 The Wine of Nobles
EP44 The Wine of Nobles
About this podcast
Experience Italy with Friends is a travel and lifestyle podcast where we will explore our favorite destinations and hidden gems, share key travel tips and cultural insights, and provide real-time updates about our new life in this remarkable country.
Join Italy travel expert, Tanya Raso, and her Italian husband and producer, Davide Raso, on a journey that is sure to inspire you and prepare you to create immersive and authentic experiences of your own in beautiful Italy.
Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and learn how we can help you bring your Italian dream trip to life at www.amicivacations.com.
Episodes
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- EP44 The Wine of Nobles · 1 h 13 min · Season 3 Episode 44Tuscany is famous for its wines, but have you heard of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano? With centuries of history and a reputation that once earned it the title “king of all wines,”…
- EP43 Italy Travel Tips · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 43After helping dozens of travelers explore Italy this year, we're reflecting on the experiences, surprises and valuable lessons that stood out along the way. From unexpected…
- EP42 Escape to Italy's Beaches · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 42When you picture a trip to Italy, chances are you’re thinking about Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany and all the places you want to explore. But what about simply going to the…
- EP41 Renovating an Historic Palazzo in Tuscany · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 41Buying and renovating a historic home in Tuscany sounds pretty romantic. And parts of it absolutely have been. But behind the dream are contractors, permits, crooked walls…
- EP40 Italian for Travelers · 54 min · Season 3 Episode 40In this episode, we're doing something a little different and sharing some practical Italian for travelers. You absolutely do not need to speak fluent Italian to have an amazing…
- EP39 Is Travel Insurance Worth It? · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 39Today’s episode is about a topic that may not sound quite as exciting as wandering through Rome or sipping wine in Tuscany… but it’s one that comes up constantly in my…
- EP38 The Magic of Florence · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 38In this episode, we’re finally diving into one of Italy’s most iconic cities - Florence. While it’s known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to some of the world’s…
- EP37 Do Italy Your Way · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 37Planning a trip to Italy can feel exciting… but also overwhelming. With so much information out there, from social media to well-meaning advice from friends, it’s easy to fall…
- EP36 Our Journey Across Matera & Puglia · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 36In this episode, we’re heading south to a part of Italy that many travelers don’t get to right away, but once you do, it stays with you. Our journey through Matera and Puglia was…
- EP35 Cycling Through Italy · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 35Cycling is deeply woven into Italian culture, from legendary races like the Giro d’Italia to the quiet countryside roads that wind through vineyards, olive groves, and historic…
- EP34 Italy's Liquid Gold: Olive Oil · 1 h 7 min · Season 3 Episode 34Today we’re diving into something found on every table, in every kitchen, and deeply woven into Italian culture. Italy’s liquid gold: olive oil. After touring a frantoio in the…
- EP33 Venice City of Wonder · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 33We’re kicking off Season 3 with a destination that almost everyone dreams about but one that also raises a lot of questions: Venice. It’s a city built on water, filled with…
- EP32 Inside Italian Food Culture · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 32Today, as our season finale, we’re talking about our favorite topic, FOOD! But not just what’s on the plate. Italian cuisine is deeply tied to history, family, and daily life…
- EP31 Italy's Olympic Spotlight · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 31Today we’re diving into something exciting happening here in Italy — the 2026 Winter Olympics. And this is not your typical Olympics. Milano and Cortina are sharing hosting…
- EP30 Rediscovering Piemonte · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 30Today, we’re excited to take you somewhere elegant, delicious, a little mysterious… a region that’s been part of our story since the very beginning of our relationship. We’re…
- EP29 Things That Make You Go Hmmm... · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 29Living abroad means constantly discovering things that make you pause, smile, and sometimes scratch your head — those little cultural quirks that make Italy so wonderfully…
- EP28 When in Rome... · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 28Today, we’re heading to one of the most iconic cities in the world, Rome - The Eternal City. It’s a must-see for most travelers to Italy, but it can also feel overwhelming if you…
- EP27 FALL(ing) for ITALY · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 27Fall has officially arrived in Italy, and with it comes a whole new kind of magic. The crowds thin out, the air turns crisp, and the food… well, it somehow gets even better. In…
- EP26 Bar Time, Italian Style! · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 26Today, we’re talking about something that’s at the heart of daily life here in Italy: the bar. And no, not the kind of bar you might be thinking of! In Italy, the bar is where…
- EP25 The Amalfi Coast & Beyond! · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 25Today we’re taking you to one of our favorite corners of Italy: the Amalfi Coast along with the neighboring treasures of Naples, Sorrento, Capri and beyond. We’ve been visiting…
