Marisa Finetti, Author at STNDRDS

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Marisa Finetti

Marisa Finetti is a multi-award-winning writer with a WSET Level III certification and an Italian Wine Scholar. Her work explores the cultural, historical and human dimensions of wine with rare nuance and authority. For more than 15 years, she has chronicled the world’s most compelling wine regions, connecting landscape and craftsmanship in an informed and artfully way. marisafinetti.com; @marisafinetti (IG, X); @byMarisaFinetti (FB)

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When Cultures Collide
Marisa Finetti traces tempura’s surprising Portuguese roots, revealing how one bite in Porto uncovers centuries of cultural exchange.
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California’s Best-Kept Secret
Discover the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA — California's most overlooked wine region, where ancient fault lines, coastal fog, and steep terrain produce world-class pinot noir, chardonnay, and cabernet sauvignon from producers like Ridge Vineyards, Rhys, and Kathryn Kennedy.
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A Golden Spring Pairing at Las Vegas’ Braseria
At Braseria by EDO, a golden beet tartare and a Northern Rhône Viognier reveal how Barcelona technique and French tradition find common ground in Las Vegas.
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Food, Travel
A Salty World
A celebration of the Sicilian salt-making tradition aligns with the fascination of the magic and significance of salt across time.
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Maritime Alchemy
Explore how ocean winds, salt air, and centuries of trade shaped the world’s great fortified wines—Madeira, Port, Marsala, and Sherry. Discover how the rhythm of the sea continues to influence their spirit and flavor.
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Burano: Water Colors in the Venetian Lagoon
Discover Burano, the technicolor island near Venice with vibrant houses, lace-making heritage, fresh seafood, and serene stays like Venissa Wine Resort.