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Paul Balke Author Journalist Wine expert Barolo specialist
Wine, areas, geography, history, grape varieties, tastes, territory, culture – there is a lot to sample and take in. Italy is such a rich country! Every day a new surprise. My main focus in Italy is on Piemonte, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Campania, and Puglia. I also look for wines in Central/Eastern Europe: there is much to discover! Learn more about my discoveries through my website!
In the Netherlands, I organized many wine presentations, wine courses, events, and wine tastings with my company Chateau Ostade. Later I moved to Italy, and it was not only wine that fascinated me…