Northern Italy White Wines You Should Be Drinking
byOur Northern Italy White Wines guest post comes via a favorite former expat, Diana Zahuranec. State-side again, her Italian wine adventures continue from the…
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Piedmont Travel: Alba White Truffle Frequently Asked Questions
byIf you’ve got Piedmont travel planned, don’t miss a chance to experience the storied Alba white truffle. The Alba white truffle is a full…
Alba Italy Guide: One of the best small towns in Piedmont
byAlba Italy – your inside scoop on one of the best small towns in Piedmont Italy! The Piedmont region is a haven of gastronomic…
Where to Stay in Barolo Wine Country: Geography, Practicalities
byWhere to stay in Barolo wine country or the larger Piedmont wine region: an insider’s guide to what you need to know. A question…
Barbera Wine Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
byBarbera wine pairing – that tantalizing acidity makes it oh-so food-friendly! Let’s start our Barbera wine pairing lesson with a look at the grape…
Barolo Wine Pairing: Lessons From Piedmont
byBarolo wine pairing lessons – and, don’t forget to apply test your learnings! To get things going, I created a quick and easy food…
The best vinaigrette recipe for wine with salad
byThe best vinaigrette recipe ever – and, your perfect base for delicious wine with salad! Alright, every good salad needs a good dressing, so…
Wine-friendly salads: Denise’s favorite salad with wine pairing
bySalad with wine pairing? Yep, we’ve got Denise’s favorite – dig in! Denise says she could eat this salad every day with some minor…
Wine-friendly salads: Denise’s Bistrot Salad Recipe
byBistrot salad recipe – another YUM wine-friendly salad from Denise! For this recipe, we follow Denise’s wine-friendly salad formula for a fantastic bistrot salad…
Piedmont Wine Education: The Virtual Classes and Registration
byPiedmont wine education – here’s the schedule! As explained in my last post, we’ve kicked off a Piedmont wine education program with Ignobles out…
Piedmont Wine Virtual Education with Ignoble Grapes
byPiedmont wine education – we’re goin’ virtual. Seize the moment – and, your glass! Welcome to our first adventure in virtual wine education! Below,…
Pasta Carbonara alla Barbera d’Alba Bricco Sterpone Recipe
byMamma mia, pasta carbonara alla barbera – #getinmybelly! My armchair wine travel team up with Elaine of Carpe Travel brings another fare la scarpetta-worthy…
Armchair Wine Travel: Franco Rocca in Barbaresco
byFranco Rocca in Barbaresco – a Piedmont wine tasting experience you won’t soon forget! I was introduced to Franco’s Cantina del Briccheto, his wine,…
How to pair wine with salad (and, not just whites!)
bySettle in and learn about pairing wine with salad. Bonus: Denise shares the best vinaigrette recipe ever (hers) and some of her yummy salad…