Friuli, Venice, Montalcino… and then down to Salento.
That’s the itinerary for the week or so ahead of me.
If you would have asked me to go on a trip like this five years ago, I would have jumped at the chance.
These days, the thought of an ocean and continent between me and my girls is pretty tough to palate.
I broke down and wept and wept last night when I gave Georgia P her bath. When she gave me a big kiss goodnight, she had no idea that she wouldn’t see me again for another ten days.
This morning, when the cab arrived to take me to the airport at 4:30 a.m., the house was dark and silent and I was lucky to be able to give Tracie P a kiss without waking Lila Jane, who was sleeping in her arms.
There are worse jobs in the world and I know I’m a lucky dude to have a small business that takes me across the world to one of the places I love most.
But I just can’t smile without them…
See you on the other side…
Do Bianchi 
I too have always loved the travel that luckily comes with the wine industry but I can totally relate to what you are feeling right now as I have struggled with the separation since having my own family. Walking out the door is the hardest part.
Buon viaggio J…salutimi Paolo Cantele and his amazing wines…
Simply beautiful…safe travels.
we’ll be here with hugs and kisses when you get back :)