Cantina Francone in Barbaresco: Tradition and Innovation
byCantina Francone in Barbaresco is a 5th generation winemaking family. The cantina remains deeply rooted in tradition with innovative technologies and practices powering them into…
Sassi di Matera: 9 Things I’ve Learned
byA deep and abiding reverence permeates the layers of Sassi di Matera. It goes much deeper than the grief and dispair of those living in…
How to Do A Barolo Day Trip from Turin
byThinking about a day trip from Turin? Barolo and Barbaresco are a train ride (or two) away! More and more people are discovering Piedmont…
Eat Like a Roman (with a Roman): Unusual Things to do in Rome
byEat Like a Roman (with a Roman) is a contribution to my Italian Wine Food Travel Blogging group. This month we are focusing on Lazio,…
ARNEIS FOOD PAIRING: BBQ CHICKEN IN A CITRUS BUTTER CURRY SAUCE
byArneis food pairing – hot off the grill and perfect for summer. In June I took the hosting duties for Wine Pairing Weekend, my monthly wine…
Wine Pairing Weekend Preview: #SummerOfArneis is coming up!
byJune’s Wine Pairing Weekend is just around the corner! Are you ready for the #SummerOfArneis? This month our group is working on summer recipes that pair…
A Run in Rome with Sight Jogging Tours
byA morning run in Rome anyone? (Shoe shot on the Spanish Steps.) I’m a runner. And, one of my favorite ways to explore a new…
Arneis Food Pairing Challenge: Summer Fun for Everyone
byIt’s time for the Summer of Arneis. What is that, you ask? Well, it is a summer filled with liquid Piedmont gold. Or, a Northern Italian white…
Barolo wine tour planning – things to know before you go!
byReady to talk Barbaresco and Barolo wine tour planning? In my Piedmont Travel Planning series, we’ve talked about how to get to Alba, when…
MaMa Florence Cooking School: A Hands-on Experience in the Kitchen and Beyond
byOne thing I really like about the MaMa Florence Cooking School in Florence, Italy – besides eating – is that they offer classes and…
Tasting Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage
byBenvenuto a Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage! It’s that time of year in Piedmont. Bottling is in full swing and new vintages…
Getting Around Barolo and Barbaresco
byGetting around Barolo and Barbaresco – are you ready for an adventure? One of the toughest parts of planning a trip to Piedmont is organizing…
Florence artisan workshops – a peek into the past
byMy exploration of Florence artisan workshops with Nardia of Lost in Florence and Georgette of Girl in Florence included a visit to this paper making…
When is the best time to visit Piedmont? Let’s review.
byIf you are looking to visit Piedmont, you are not alone. The 2014 UNESCO World Heritage Site designation of Barolo, Barbaresco, Nizza Monferrato and Barbera, Canelli…