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Do you know why the logo for Azelia are 2 peacocks? I do! Before the winery became a winery, it was a farm. And on this farm were all kinds of animals, including peacocks. And they really liked the idea of bringing some of the past history along when they started making wine.
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Look what I did last weekend

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Wine of the Week

Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red Nose: fruity, floral, dark cherries, strawberries, Mouth: medium body, fruity, good tannins Price Point: $11 Available at Vinmonopolet: No Available at Systembolaget: Yes
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Throwback to bringing my friends for a tasting with Silvia Altare
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Winery Wednesday

Trediberri Although a fairly small winery, it’s definitely worth a visit. Trediberri is basically just 3 people from Berri (kind of): Nicola Oberto, Federico Oberto and Vladimiro Rambaldi. The winery is fairly hidden in the valley below La Morra, below the Rocche dell’Annunziata vineyard. We were lucky to visit with Nicola, and he showed us…
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Wine of the Week

Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Nadia Curto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red, hints of violet Nose: fruity, plum, cherry, blueberry, violets Mouth: fruity, medium body, Price Point: $12 Available at Vinmonopolet: no, but maybe soon
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Throwback to having Panna Cotta every day during my Barolo Birthday Weekend
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Winery Wednesday

Paolo Scavino You may have read about them here before, but it’s worth mentioning them again. Paolo Scavino is at the bottom of the hill of Castiglione Falletto (right next to Azelia), and guess what: Azelia and Scavino are related. I forget exactly how (even though they have explained it to me a million times).…
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Milan Food Week

So, apparently there is Milan Food Week starting on Thursday! And what is Milan Food Week? I am not completely sure, but there seems to be food involved. And according to their website (which unfortunately is only in Italian) there are a few events around town. It’s an 8 day event starting May 4th. There…
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