Tasting Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage
Benvenuto a Barbaresco 2012 – the latest Barbaresco vintage! It’s that time of year in Piedmont. Bottling is in full swing and new vintages…
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Getting Around Barolo and Barbaresco
Getting around Barolo and Barbaresco – are you ready for an adventure? One of the toughest parts of planning a trip to Piedmont is organizing…
When is the best time to visit Piedmont? Let’s review.
If 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…
What is up with the Chianti Classico Black Rooster?
What Is Up With The Chianti Classico Black Rooster? is a contribution to an online blogger group, Italian, Food, Wine, & Travel #ItalianFWT. The group…
The Ultimate Guide to Piedmont Food and Wine Pairing
Piedmont food and wine pairing – let’s eat! My passion for flavor started with wine. While I have long enjoyed cooking, my move to…
Expat Holidays: Italian Thanksgiving, take two
It was a Happy Italian Thanksgiving on Saturday. I even did a whole turkey this year! I have not blogged much since last year’s inaugural…
How to Get to Alba, Italy: Planes, Trains, Automobiles
Fasten your seat belts (be ready, there may be a lot of ’em). We’re showing you how to get to Alba, Italy in beautiful…
My First Italian Thanksgiving
My First Italian Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is all about tradition. Turkey, mashed potatoes, (at least) two kinds of pies, and green bean casserole. Oh yes,…
Explore Piedmont Wines at Alba’s Festa del Vino
Get to know Piedmont Wines at Alba’s Annual Festa del Vino. The 2019 event takes place on Sunday, September 29th. We hope to see…
A Look At The Alba International White Truffle Fair
The masses have descended upon my new city for fungus. Oh yes, the famous Alba White Truffles are here. On Saturdays and Sundays from…
The ABC Guide to Piedmont Wine
Piedmont Wine Guide – The Quick Facts: Italy (spelling): Piemonte, ‘the foot of the mountains’ English (spelling): Piedmont Industry: Agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, and Ferrero. In…
Custom Food and Wine Tours of Piedmont, Italy
Custom Piedmont Food and Wine Tours Ready to start planning your trip to Barolo wine country (and beyond!) Below find information on my service…
How to Host a Wine Tasting Party – Piedmont-style!
In my short experience in the Langhe, Sunday Funday means one epic wine tasting party after the other. Variables: guests, location, and types of…