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…
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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…
Hotel Castello di Sinio: An Oasis in Barolo, Italy
byWondering where to stay in Piedmont wine country? Hotel Castello di Sinio. We’ve been talking so much about Denise Pardini and Hotel Castello di…
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…
The Ultimate Spring Stew with wine pairing
bySpring stew – I never knew! Magic in a bowl and easy to make! What a discovery. If you are in the mood for…