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Winery Wednesday

Aurelio Settimo During my visit to Piemonte this time around I decided to visit a few new wineries. Aurelio Settimo was one of them. The winery started making their own wine in the 1950’s, after having been farmers for decades. Today, the winery is run by Tiziana, the daugther of Aurelio, and the philosophy of…
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Birthday Weekend

Just returned from 3 wonderful days in La Morra with fantastic people, good food and excellent wine! The weather was beautiful – I love it when the mountains are visible! Visited the usual places (Centro Storico, Cavallotto, More e Macine etc) but also some new places. Already looking forward to going back!
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Auguri! Piemontegirl turns 26!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Today I turn 26, and I am celebrating true Piemontegirl style in Piemonte with wine and food! The next few days will be all about food, wine and people that I love. You’ll read all about it in the next few weeks! Here are some pictures from last year’s birthday shenanigans!
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Save the date!

Mangialonga 2018 – August 26th Mark your calendars people! Mangialonga 2018 will take place August 26th. Sorry for using the same picture over and over, but come on – how cool are those women! Both Silvia and Jenny are truly amazing women, taking the wine world by storm! Can’t wait to see them again soon!
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Best Wine Lists in Oslo

The Norwegian Sommelier Organization and Kapital will announce who has the Best Wine List in different categories, which include Best in the Country, Best Bubbles, Best By The Glass and Best in Town. My favorites among those who made the different lists are: Territoriet Beijing Palace BA 53 Festningen Restaurant Personally I think Cru is…
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Wines under 200kr at Vinmonopolet

Wines at Vinmonopolet under 200kr Wines don’t have to be super expensive to be good quality or taste good. These wines are some of my favorites. If you try them feel free to tell me about your experience! Enjoy! Trediberri Barbera 175kr Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 198kr Bruno Rocca Langhe Nebbiolo 183kr Alessandro Veglio…
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Top 5 Recipes

I love cooking and I’ve shared some recipes with you; Here are my favorites so far. Friday Pizza Panna Cotta Ragu Broccoli Rabe Ravioli
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#BaroloNightOslo

Barolo Night Oslo Remember the Barolo Night I had in Sweden? This weekend was Barolo Night 2.0 Oslo edition! Oh man did we drink some good wines. The layout of these Barolo Weekends are starting to form, and so on Friday we eat pizza and drink Pizza Wines. Check out these amazing Pizza Wines in…
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Vinmonopolet: Their selection

Vinmonopolet has a pretty good selection. Not as good as Cantina Communale in La Morra (and they don’t have Emanuela either) but still pretty good. Want to know about good buys and new entries first? Sign up for my newsletter! Sign up here!
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