Barolo Birthday Weekend is booked! I will, just like last year, spend my birthday in Barolo! Can't wait to be back there again, with all these wonderful people! Do you have any tips on where to go for food or wine? I know the area pretty well, but am always open to suggestions! ... Continue Reading →
Bottle Variance: A conondrum This Christmas, I experienced Bottle Variance for the first time. It was the strangest thing. We opened 2 Azelia Barolo Margheria 2004, but they tasted like two completely different wines. Both were good: there was nothing wrong with either of the wines, but when we were blind tasting, no one guessed... Continue Reading →
Veglio has some exciting news Mauro Veglio and Alessandro Veglio have joined their wineries! Two great producers have now become one! Mauro is Alessandro's uncle, so they are keeping it in the family 😉 Their wines are similar in styles and they share the same philosophy, so this should be a wonderful adventure! I am... Continue Reading →
La Morra - my favorite place on earth My latest trip to La Morra was fantastic! I always say that, but that's because it's true. This time I tried 3 new wineries, had lunch with a good friend and celebrated my graduation - quite the schedule! Everyone makes fun of me because I usually see... Continue Reading →
Piemonte - It's been too long! After a sort of "hiatus" I am finally going back to Piemonte! Since I moved back to Oslo it's not as easy to take a quick trip for the weekend as it was when I lived in Milan. But the time has finally come! Yay! As per usual, my... Continue Reading →
Piemontegirl is going back to Piemonte - Finally! It's been waaay to long since last time. In May we celebrated my dad's birthday and there was little time for exploring and going off on my own. This time I will be there for a long weekend, all by myself, and I am looking for recommendations... Continue Reading →
Uve Rooms & Wine Bar There are always popping up new places to eat, drink and sleep in La Morra, and Uve is one of them. It's located in the main street leading up to the *top* of La Morra. You can also stay there, they have rooms, but I have not tried it yet.... Continue Reading →
Looking for a place to stay in La Morra? I have stayed at Blueberry a few times, and it's a perfect place for me. Since I spend most of my time out and about, Blueberry provides just what I need: a comfortable bed, clean and cozy environment and good service. The staff is very welcoming,... Continue Reading →
