In this episode, we travel to the rolling hills of Umbria to visit I Girasoli di Sant’Andrea, a family-run vineyard producing organic wines. At the heart of this story is Ursula Gritti, a visionary woman who built this vineyard after her husband’s passing—with passion, grit, and persistence. Now, the wine business is evolving with a new generation. Ursula’s son and daughter are stepping into the vineyard’s future with their own natural wine line, Andrea Pilar, redefining tradition with innovation while staying rooted in their family’s values and the love of Umbria. 🍇 Whether you're a wine lover, aspiring winemaker, or just someone who appreciates stories of family, resilience, and craft—this is a journey you won’t want to miss. Watch now and discover the beauty of I Girasoli di Sant’Andrea.
Tag: Italy
Buying Property in Italy | The Quirks of Umbria Real Estate | James Stephens
An Englishman, James Stephens of IPN Castello joins me to unpack the peculiarities of buying a property in the Italian countryside, with a special look at Umbria, with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, where the people are friendly and the price tags are still more affordable than in Tuscany. Umbertide, Perugia, Italy September 11, 2025
Elisa Piccini | Fratelli Piccini
Elisa Tozzi Piccini is the fourth-generation owner of Fratelli Piccini Jewelers on Ponte Vecchio, Florence. We talk about family legacy, the challenge of being a woman in this business, artisanal methods of jewelry making, traditions and values. September 23, 2022 Florence, Italy
J. Steven Manolis and Miles Slater | Palm Beach Light
Palm Beach Light exhibition showcases the latest works of abstract impressionist artist J. Steven Manolis and sculptor Miles Slater. Curiously, both came into the art world later in their lives after successful business careers on Wall Street. The show is on view April 4 - May 5, 2019 at the Fritz Gallery in Palm Beach, Fla.
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