Stories
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Piemontegirl is back!
Piemontegirl Piemontegirl is back, and with a new website design and a logo! How cool is that?? Thank you to my friend Elena Baseotto, a very talented graphic designer! Check out here cool work on her website: https://www.baseottoelena.com/conrad An exciting year lies ahead, so stay tuned!
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Ho prenotato? Did you make a reservation?
Ho Prenotato? Did you make a reservation? These phrases are commonly heard in the local restaurants in Langhe. As the region is becoming more and more popular, the restaurants are of course filling up, especially during the busiest seasons. Restaurants like More e Macine and Osteria Veglio are often very full! So, my advice to…
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The Veglio family coming together
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…
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Brunate – the Marco Marengo version
Ever tried Marengo’s Brunate? Brunate is one of my favorite crus, and the fact that Marengo produces it just makes it even better. The vineyards is composed of sandy soils with southern exposure, located in the zones of Barolo and La Morra. Last year I had the 1988, and let me just say that the…
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La Morra: A little piece of heaven
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…
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Next stop – Piemonte!
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…
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Alessandro Veglio Dolcetto
Alessandro Veglio – getting better year after year It’s always a pleasure to drink the wines of Alessandro Veglio, as you can pretty much taste the hard work and genuine effort he puts into his “grape juice”! Dolcetto is a very “basic” wine, but it’s one of my favorites. The one Alessandro Veglio makes is…
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Fyr – Bogstadveien has a new hot spot
Fyr Bistronomi& Bar Fyr happens to be a stown throw away from my apartment; It’s always fun when a new place opens up nearby. Located in one of Oslo’s busiest streets, Bogstadveien, it’s the perfect place to stop for lunch on a shopping trip, or a nice place to eat dinner. In the summer you…