• Unveiling Venice, Italy's Culinary and Wine Secrets

  • May 7 2024
  • Durée: 40 min
  • Podcast

Unveiling Venice, Italy's Culinary and Wine Secrets

Écouter gratuitement

Voir les détails du balado

  • Résumé

  • John walked along the Venice canals while chatting with Federico Blumer, a Venetian and an expert about the history of Venice. They start by revealing the fascinating story of how a shipwreck brought cod (i.e. Bacalà) to Venice's plates, and why the whole town was built with wood. While they chat, John and Federico journey through the streets where Marco Polo once walked, discussing the famed Silk Road and the unexpected connection between salt and salaries. They also talk about the history of banking, the diversity of Italian cheeses, and exchange fascinating facts about the Venetian language. Then, John speaks with Tomaso Botter, a farmer and wine maker at Dogal, about the secrets behind one of Venice's highest-quality wineries. Get prepared to be mind-boggled by the number of grape varieties in Italy and the processes needed to make historically significant wine. Additionally, they talk about the popular grape Malvasia and how Tomaso produces natural and organic wines. This episode is packed with delicious discoveries and historical insights, offering a glimpse into the heart of what made Venice the unique and prosperous city it is today. Buon appetito! -- This season of Foods That Matter is presented by Watkins. Executive Producers: AJ Moseley and Stuart Halperin Editing: AJ Moseley Marketing: Catrin Skaperdas Music: Jenny G
    Voir plus Voir moins
Voir plus Voir moins
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

Ce que les auditeurs disent de Unveiling Venice, Italy's Culinary and Wine Secrets

Moyenne des évaluations de clients

Évaluations – Cliquez sur les onglets pour changer la source des évaluations.

Évaluations sur Audible.ca

Évaluations sur Amazon.ca
Il n'y a pas encore de critiques pour ce titre.