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Li Valentine

Planted, harvested and aged in NY, Li Valentine has a background in education and marketing, with a passion for travel and all things wine. With roots in the boot, she has a special interest in Italian wine and travel. She is a certified wine professional and Italian Wine Specialist. In addition to writing about wine (discover.thewininghour.com), she is the founder of The Wining Hour, Inc., which includes a wine boutique that caters to the wine lover, as well as the vinous winechat (#WiningHourChat) on X (formerly Twitter). Follow Li on all social at @thewininghour.

Exploring Umbria through Sips of Wine and a Charming Book

The author and subject of a book about the region of Umbria as through the eyes of a boutique winemaker had a launch party in NYC.

January 22, 2025

Vallepicciola Produces Tuscan Gems for Your Wine Chest 

Three Grand Crus to seek out and add to your collection, from a Tuscan winery located in the Chianti Classico DOCG.

November 5, 2024

Stellina Ristorante Shines Bright with Regional Italian Cuisine

Our contributor visits Stellina Ristorante, where authentic, regional Italian food is found on the North Shore of Long Island.

September 16, 2024

Spadafora Sole dei Padri is the Sicilian Syrah You Want

Our wine contributor explores the Syrah from 13th century Sicilian producer Dei Principe di Spadafora near Palermo.

August 27, 2024

Enjoy the Sparkling Wines of Valdo Prosecco from Day to Night

Our wine contributor explains why two varieties from Valdo Prosecco work so well throughout the day and into the night.

July 22, 2024

Exploring the Coastal Charms of Cesenatico in Emilia-Romagna

Our correspondent discovers Cesenatico, a gem on Emilia-Romagna's Adriatic coast that is rich in heritage, charm and cuisine.

June 17, 2024

Celebrating Pinot Grigio delle Venezie

Here's how our wine contributor celebrated Pinot Grigio Day with an array of tastings and events around NYC with the Vini delle Venezie DOC.

May 30, 2024

Get to Know the Mediterranean Aperitivo

Our contributor explains how to pair food and drink from around the Mediterranean for an elevated aperitivo experience.

May 21, 2024

Celebrating Mom with the Sparkling Wines of Asti DOCG

Our wine contributor highly recommends the sparkling wines of Asti for this year's Mother's Day celebrations.

May 7, 2024