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Top 5 “local” dishes in Barolo
- Insalata Russa
- Vitello Tonnato
- Ragu
- Carne Cruda
- Bagna Cauda
Insalata Russa
A “russian” salad of peas, carrots and potato with a mayo tuna sauce. One of my favorites!
Vitello Tonnato
A tuna sauce with kapers over sliced veal. Very good!
Ragu
Usually served with tajarin, this ragu is a must. The meat varies, but it’s usually rabbit (which always makes me feel a little strange, but if you pretend it’s something else it tastes good!).
Carne Cruda
I don’t have a picture, but most people know what it is. They often call it Battuta di Fassone and it’s served with olive oil and salt. Not one of my favorites.
Bagna Cauda
I have never tried this dish because I am usually in Barolo in the wrong “season”. It’s more of a fall/winter dish. It’s like a warm sauce and you can eat it similar to a fondue.
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Throwback to burger and wine at Burger & Barrel
Where to go in Milan?
Anyone have any tips on where to buy good wine or restaurants with good wine lists?
Any suggestions are welcomed!
Wine list @ Mercato del Suffragio
Top 5 Wine Experiences in Oslo
Last year I mentioned my favorite places to go for a glass (or bottle) of wine. I stand by the first 4, but Dr. Kneipp has now been replaced with BA53.
- Territoriet
- Le Benjamin
- Beijing Palace
- Cru
Dr. KneippBA53
BA53 has become one of my favorite restaurants, with both incredible food and a great wine list. The staff takes excellent care of you, they are both friendly and professional, and contribute to the truly wonderful dining experience. The wine menu (and the food menu) change continuously but you are always assured a nice bottle to a reasonable price. I will keep coming back for more goodness.
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Throwback to Dad pouring wine at Christmas (2015)
Friday Pizza
Friday Pizza has been a longstanding tradition. When Friday comes around, wherever I am, I try to make pizza. Lake Como, Milano, Stavanger, Boston; doesn’t matter. Recently, Friday Pizza has been accompanied by Blind Tasting. This particular occasion was to teach my brother’s friend a little about wine. We decided to stay in one area, so Piemonte wines were on the menu.
It ended up being one of each grape and then of course both versions of Nebbiolo. And my dad picked wines that show the typical characteristics of each one. Dolcetto and Barbera by Bartolo Mascarello. Nebbiolo and Barolo from Marengo. Absolutely fantastic. The 2012 Barolo was a little young but decanting it helped slightly. Overall a great meal and an interesting “wine lesson”.
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Throwback to my first Vendemmia and my first trip into the vineyards collecting grapes!
Uno per Uno
What is Uno Per Uno? Literally it means One By One. And that pretty much sums it up. Unoperuno is an Altare wine and they pick the grapes off the stem by hand, one by one. Why? One of the things I love about the Altare family is their innovative spirit and endless energy. A few years ago they decided to try and make a wine where they hand destem the grapes. By doing that, they avoid letting other things into the wine, like part of a stem or a leaf.
I was very lucky this fall because I got to participate in the hand destemming of the grapes (for maybe 45 min), but even if it was a short experience it was incredible. The whole team sits around these buckets and pick off the grapes one by one. And while I did it for less than an hour, they do it for 10 days!
The work is tedious and takes a very long time, but the product reflects all the effort put into it. If you have the chance, try it! You can read about the wine and the winery here.
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Throwback to my visit with Conterno.
A wonderful visit at a beautiful Cantina.
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