Spring is starting to show signs that it has arrived in Chicago. As I take my walks outside to break … More
Category: piedmont wines
The Exquisteness and Breadth of Italian Wines – Simply Italian Great Wines Chicago 2019
Moving into the holidays, I can’t help but get into a mindset and focus on gratefulness. It seems like the … 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
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
It’s All About the Land at Ceretto Wines
When we arrived at the Monsordo Bernandina Estate of Ceretto Wines in Alba we were told by Ulrika Ferlin, their … More