Help beat cancer: Enter to win a case of Piedmont wine
A $25 donation could win you a case of Piedmont wine! Recently a dear friend was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer that has…
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The Alba White Truffle Festival 2017
The Alba White Truffle Festival 2017 is upon us! Fall has arrived in the Langhe and with it comes the decadent Alba white truffle….
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…
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…
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…
Rivetto Winery: A Piedmont Portrait
Rivetto Winery is the first profile in my new series, Piedmont Portraits. Join me as I explore the life blood of my region: the…
Moscato Food Pairing: Moscato For Breakfast, Anyone?
A Moscato food pairing for brunch – why not? It’s low alcohol wine, bubbly and crisp, and fruity but not too sweet. > Since Valentine’s Day…
The Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants
The Insider’s Guide to Alba Restaurants is your ticket to eat, drink, and be merry. Welcome to Alba, Italy Alba, Italy, the primary wine town in…
Cantina Francone in Barbaresco: Tradition and Innovation
Cantina Francone in Barbaresco is a 5th generation winemaking family. The cantina remains deeply rooted in tradition with innovative technologies and practices powering them into…
How to Do A Barolo Day Trip from Turin
Thinking about a day trip from Turin? Barolo and Barbaresco are a train ride (or two) away! More and more people are discovering Piedmont…
ARNEIS FOOD PAIRING: BBQ CHICKEN IN A CITRUS BUTTER CURRY SAUCE
Arneis 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!
June’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…
Arneis Food Pairing Challenge: Summer Fun for Everyone
It’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!
Ready to talk Barbaresco and Barolo wine tour planning? In my Piedmont Travel Planning series, we’ve talked about how to get to Alba, when…