mike I’m Mike Madaio, a writer based near Philly, covering mostly local and/or Italian food & wine.
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Chianti: Why Are There Two DOCG Regions?

There’s little doubt that Chianti is one of the world’s most well-known wine regions. Though connoisseurs may prefer to collect […]

I Wrote a Book!

I have some exciting news to share… I wrote a book! Lost Mount Penn: Wineries, Railroads and Resorts of Reading comes […]

I’ve recently begun teaching at a wine education studio in Bryn Mawr, PA (Philly suburbs) called What Am I Drinking?! […]

For those who, like me, are quickly tiring of #roseallday, #brose, and all-pink-all-the-time Insta feeds, Italy’s Chiaretto may be just […]

I was recently Monty Waldin’s guest on the popular podcast!

As wine taps proliferate throughout Philadelphia, local wine producers are divided on how to respond. Read in Edible Philly.

Rough and tumble Sagrantino di Montefalco takes on a different role when made in the passito style. Read in Wine […]

Discovering the tender heart of Umbria’s brawny beast Sagrantino.

The perfect pizza, from Liberty Hall in Lambertville NJ. Read the article in Main Line Magazine (PDF).

Cover story for September 2014 issue of Philly Beer Scene Read the article on Philly Beer Scene.

An essay for Main Line Mag’s annual travel issue. Read the article (PDF).

Takin’ a trip with Conti Sertoli Salis’ Valtellina Superiore.