Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Report
A look back at the Barbaresco and Barolo 2016 Harvest Spring is arriving in the Langhe bringing the excitement of a new growing season….
A 48-hour Guide To Visiting Camogli, Italy
A 48-hour Camogli, Italy guide – experience our favorite Italian Riviera destination. About an hour and 20 minutes north of the Cinque Terre sits the teeny…
Alba White Truffle Festival 2016
Details on The Alba White Truffle Festival 2016! It’s that time of year again. The temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, which…
Five Italian Wine Grapes You May Not Know
Check out these five Italian wine grapes you may not know – of course, some Piedmont varieties make an appearance! Italy is home to…
Five Things To Do For Free In Turin
Five things to do for free in Turin is a guest post from one of my favorite expats, Diana Zahuranec who lives in Piedmont’s capital…
Buying Guide: 5 Piedmont Wines To Try
Five Piedmont wines to try is a guest post from our friends at Sassi Italy Tours. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. As mentioned…
Birth Year Wine: Starting a cellar for baby
Birth year wine and starting a cellar for baby – an ode to selecting bottles for the ages! In my recent post, Luigi Baudana Barolo…
10 reasons Novello is the best little town in the Langhe
10 Reasons Novello is the best little town in the Langhe is a guest post from my friends at Living in the Langhe, fellow…
A Cinque Terre Alternative? 5 less touristy Italian Riviera destinations
Looking for a Cinque Terre alternative? Here are five Italian Riviera destinations that get you away from the tourist crowds. I fondly remember my…
Luigi Baudana Barolo 2012, how it all began…
Luigi Baudana Barolo 2012 – a little part of our love story is ready for release! Get to know this extra special single vineyard…
Grape Lessons: What is Nebbiolo?
What is Nebbiolo? An introduction to one of Italy’s most revered grapes. Ever been with a group of winos talking about a grape you don’t…
Finally A Barolo Villa Rental: Villa Ribota
A Barolo villa situated in the heart of the Langhe. Come on over, the wine – and water – are great! Time for another…
A 48-hour Guide to Visiting Franciacorta Wine Region
Franciacorta Wine Region — an hour drive from Milan takes you to one of Italy’s best kept wine secrets. Italian sparkling wine is far…
Wine tasting in Barolo Without Appointments
Wine tasting in Barolo and Barbaresco without an appointment – let’s talk tasting rooms! If you read my blog regularly you know I stress…