La Gazzetta Italiana 14 | 15 | 16 Wine & Cheese | Page 2

From the Editor & A Message from the Publisher LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA w w w. l a g a z ze t t a i t a l i a n a .co m Volume 22, Issue 9 (ISSN 1930-4358) is published (print) monthly for $20 per year or published (digital) monthly for $30 per year by PAS Publishing Company 12510 Mayfield Rd. • Cleveland, OH 44106 phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] POSTMASTER:  Send address changes to: LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA, 12510 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106 Periodicals postage at Hudson, OH and additional mailing offices. PAUL SCIRIA, Managing Editor For advertising inquiries and article suggestions about local events and news: 6723 Larchmont Dr. • Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] • email: [email protected] ANGIE SPITALIERI, Publisher For inquiries about subscriptions, advertising and general operations: phone: [phone] • fax: [phone] • email: [email protected] DOMINIC SPITALIERI, Designer email: [email protected] PM GRAPHICS, Printer Thank you to the fantastic ALTA HOUSE VOLUNTEERS for labeling the paper each month. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Brunella Barbati Reale Minischetti Pamela Dorazio Dean Ben Lariccia Michael Milano Michele Alonzo Malone Ryan Peter D'Attoma Tony Marotta Margie Longano Miklas Serena Scaiola Stephen N. Fliegel Lee Laurino CONTRIBUTING PHOTO EXHIBIT Marcello Mellino All advertisements must be in accordance with the rules and requirements as determined by editorial policy. Paid political advertisements are not to be interpreted as an endorsement by LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA. The newspaper reserves the right to reject ads based on the paper’s editorial policy. While LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA makes every effort to maintain accuracy, the information contained within this publication may contain errors or omissions. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials in this publication. OCTOBER Preview This wonderful land of America was built by immigrants. Thanks to our hardworking ancestors of yesteryears, today we enjoy the fruits of their labors. The Italian immigrants were one of the largest groups to come through Ellis Island and make a new life in America. The October issue will celebrate the immigrants of the past and the Italian-Americans of today, all who make us proud to call ourselves Italian. Join us in October as we commemorate Italian Heritage Month! La Gazzetta Italiana would not be possible if it weren’t for our loyal ­2 readers, which is why we would love to hear from you. Please submit all Letters to the Editor to Paul at [email protected]. Furthermore, if you would like to write for La Gazzetta, please email Angie at [email protected] If your company is interested in being a part of our upcoming issue by placing an advertisement, please contact Paul Sciria at [phone]. All advertisements must be received by September 15th. For more information on becoming a distributor of La Gazzetta Italiana, please contact Angie Spitalieri at [phone]. INSIDE | SEPTEMBER 2014 The Editor Speaks: From the Desk of Paul Sciria (3) A Message from the Publisher (3) A Message from the Publisher: News from the Consulate: Calendar of Events (4) Current News from Italy (5) News from Italy: From the Desk of Paul Sciria Italian Cultural Garden (5) Basil Russo (6) Show and Share Potluck (6) Other Local News (6) Cleveland Montessori (7) Local News: Columbus Italian Club (10) Columbus: Youngstown: Youngstown, Ohio's Beloved Smoky Hollow (10) Events in Italy: Current Events from Italy (8) Cheese Festival in Italy (11) Gorga (11) Ohio Grapes & Wine Powers Industry (11) Caciocavallo, a Popular Italian Table Cheese (12) Vino and Michelandelo (12) Memories of Warren (13) Collinwood Grape Company (13) Sicilian Wines (13) Cesare Fedeli (14) Hosting a Wine & Cheese Party (14) Umbria (15) Facts about Ernest & Julio Gallo (15) The 5 Best Online Sites to Buy Wines (15) Formaggi Regionali (16) Comparing wines from Puglia e Calabria (16) Feature: The Wines and Vines of Northeast Ohio (16) Notizie Dall'Italia (17) Puglia e Calabria a confronto in materia de vino (18) Casare Fedeli (18) Lingua Italiana: Chef Donatella Salvadori (18) Travel: People: History & Capracotta (19) Chef Donatella Salvadori (20) The Terracottas of Renaissance Florence (22) "1564-2014 MICHELANGELO" exhibit(23) Trevi Fountain Face Lift (26) Glass Works History of Piegaro (26) Culture Entertainment: Photo Exhibit: Fashion: Kids Corner: Club Newsletters Paul Sciria, Managing Editor It’s back to school, again, and I remember, as an 18-year-old, starting class in springtime at The Ohio State University. My tuition those many years ago would pay for one college text book today! It marked the first time this pampered and spoiled young man had ever been out of the house. As a late blooming teenager, I was mightily ruled by a no-nonsense mother who, for several years, imposed an 8:30 p.m. curfew, even in the summertime when there was still daylight. Regardless of what I was doing, when she appeared at the front screen door, it was time to come in from outdoors. Living off OSU’s campus on Indianola Avenue, one of my roommates was Uncle Bill, a graduate student and an instructor at the school. He was, literally, my “watchdog.” By luck of the