Moving into the holidays, I can’t help but get into a mindset and focus on gratefulness. It seems like the … More
Category: piemonte
A Road Map of Italian Wine – Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs by Ian D’Agata
I was thrilled, when I contacted the publisher of Italy’s Native Wine Grape Terroirs (INWGT) by Ian D’Agata, and asked for a … More
You Say Rosato, I Say Ramato, The Many Styles of Italian Rosés
Before I get into the gist of this piece, clariying the different styles and names for Italian rosés, I will … More
A Little SABA Goes a Long Way!
I write about wine regions and their wines in this space but I love good food and thoughtful wine lists … More
Taking A Sip on the Dry Side, ASTI Docg SECCO
Several weeks ago, pre-Arctic blast that truly turned Chicago into Chiberia, I attended a really lovely luncheon at Gibson’s Italia … More
3 White Grapes Grown in Italy You Need to Try in 2019 and Probably Haven’t Heard Of
It is a New Year and time for new things like 3 white grapes grown in Italy that I have … More
Thanksgiving Wine 3 Mountain Nebbiolos That Pair Perfectly With Turkey
Can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving (Thurs. Nov. 22, 2018), November has flown by. If you aren’t from the US … More
Moscato Country, Marenco Winery in Strevi, Bagnario Valley Piedmont
As we approached the hilltop village of Strevi in Piedmont (province of Alessandria) just outside of the larger commune of Aqui Terme (a … More
Grower Moscato, Romano Dogliotti and La Caudrina, The Grower’s Grower
Our visit to Romano Dogliotti’s winery, La Caudrina was quite an event. Romano was one of the first moscato growers … More
Family Ties Among the Vines, Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cru Resort in La Morra
I had forgotten how big the hills of the Langhe were, as our compact bus managed the hairpin turns, … More