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November 3, 2026
Abruzzo, Italy Travel Guide: Wineries, Restaurants & Hotels
Two hours from Rome, Abruzzo stretches from snowcapped mountains to Adriatic beach towns. Here is my insider’s guide to the wineries, restaurants, wines and hotels worth knowing.
Maria Valetta
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Maria The Wine Blonde
Maria Valetta is a certified sommelier and WSET Diploma graduate exploring the world through wine, travel, and style.
Her work brings together destination, dining, and designer style—offering a perspective that is both refined and approachable.
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