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A type of thick soup that is a specialty of the Tuscany region of Italy. Traditionally, ribollita (which is Italian for “twice boiled”), was basically leftover minestrone soup that was reheated (or re-boiled, hence the name ribollita); however, chunks of crusty bread were added to the leftover soup before it was served.

Pronounced san-jaw-vay-zeh. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Tuscany region of Italy.

A flat cake, similar to a pancake that is a traditional food from Italy. It is made by adding chickpea flour to a bowl of lukewarm water, which is then allowed to stand for several hours.

A sweet creamy dessert, also known as a Tuscan trifle that was originally created in the Tuscan region of Italy.

A traditional Italian vegetable soup originating from the Tuscan region of Italy. Translated, Acqua Cotta means cooked water.

A term used to describe a variety of food tastes, methods of preparation, food products, food dishes, wines, and liqueurs that come from the Abruzzo region of Italy.

A large oval shaped olive produced in southern Italy that can be either black or bright green in color, depending on maturity.

Pronounced K'yahn-tee. A regional red wine produced in the appelation of Chianti in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Pronounced Broo-NELL-oh. A grape varietal, used in the production of powerful red wine, produced in the Tuscany region of Italy.

Pronounced Bah-ROH-lo. A regional red wine from the town of Barolo, in the Piedmont region of Italy....

Pronounced bar-BEHR-uh. A grape varietal, used in the production red wine, originating in the Piedmont Region of Italy.

Pronounced Ah-lee-on-eekoh. A grape varietal used in the production of powerful red wines. Originating in Southern Italy, it is grown primarily in the Campania and Basilicata regions.

A very strong, but sweet type of grape vinegar originating in the Modena region of Italy. Produced from the juice of white Trebbiano grapes, Balsamic Vinegar is made from fresh pressed grape juice, referred to as "must" and therefore is not classifed as a wine vinegar.

Any of a variety of savory toppings and mixtures of ingredients that enhance the flavor of the pasta dish being served.

Most notably known as "Montepulciano". A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

Most notably known as "Montepulciano". A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

A grape varietal most notably known as Montepulciano, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

Pronounced Mawn-teh-pool-chah-naw. A grape varietal, used in the production of deep ruby red wines, originating in the Abruzo and Marche regions of Italy.

A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, the varietal is also grown in the Tuscany region of Italy, the Languedoc, the Rousillon, and (most recently) California in the United States.

The Barbera varietal is used as a blending agent to produce Barbera d'Asti. The Barbera varietal is used in the production red wine, originating in the Piedmont Region of Italy.