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Elio Altare is more than just a wine maker Elio Altare is known for his amazing wines, but what you may not know is that on the side he also makes salami! If you sneak away during one of the tours at the cellar you can find his salami hanging form the ceiling, waiting to…
Elio Altare is known for his amazing wines, but what you may not have known is that on the side he also makes salami! If you sneak away during one of the tours at the cellar you can find his salami hanging form the ceiling, waiting to be “harvested”. Elio has tons of energy and…
Throwback to Trediberri teaching me about the vineyard worms! Nicola is very passionate about his work, and he brought me into the vineyard to teach me about the damage hail does and the worms that only come out at night to eat the vines. It’s always fun to learn something new!
Winery Wednesday: This time I am taking you to Monforte In case you haven’t been paying attention, I have been doing Winery Wednesday for quite some time now, recommending wineries to visit in the Piemonte region. This wednesday it’s Manzone’s turn. Manzone is located a little “out of my comfort zone” (we all know I…
… Repubblica de Perno Ever been to Perno? Ever heard of this restaurant? This cozy gem is tucked away in a little town called Perno, near Castilione Falletto. It’s not very far way from my usual stomping grounds (La Morra) but it feels far away because of the small windy roads and the fact that…
Have you ever made Panna Cotta? The Panna Cotta is a traditional Italian dessert. Usually served with fresh berries or caramel sauce and you’ll find it everywhere in the Barolo region. Here is how you make the Panna Cotta Ingredients: 2 gelatin leaves (or powder equivalent) 1/2 cup milk 2 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2…
Wine Review: Andrea Oberto Langhe Nebbiolo 2012 Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Andrea Oberto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2012 Eye: ruby red, garnet reflections Nose: floral, violets, red fruits, Mouth: warm, rich, balanced Price Point: $18 Available at Vinmonopolet: No, but you can find his Barolo and Dolcetto Available at…
For my birthday, my good friend Chiara Boschis gave me some products from Caudalie. It was the first time I had heard of the brand, which was founded in Bordeaux by Mathilde Thomas. The beauty products are made from the vine and grape from vineyards in France. How cool is that?! What does Caudalie mean?…
For my birthday, my good friend Chiara Boschis gave me some products from Caudalie. It was the first time I had heard of the brand, which was founded in Bordeaux by Mathilde Thomas. The beauty products are made from the vine and grape from vineyards in France. How cool is that?! What does the term…