Stories
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Winery Wednesday
Last week I suggested Altare, so this week I thought I would keep it in the family. Nadia Curto is Silvia’s cousin, and she has a winery just below Cantina Altare. If you haven’t med Nadia, you definitely should. Energy must run in their blood, because both Silvia and Nadia have plenty of it. I…
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25 and counting
Happy Birthday to Me! Looking forward to celebrating my birthday in Barolo this weekend! Cheers!
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What are your favorites?
Barolo is one of my favorite places on earth. What are your favorite things to do in the area?
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#tbt
Throwback to hand destemming grapes with the team at Elio Altare
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Winery Wednesday
This winery is near and dear to my heart. Silvia is a good friend and I am a super fan of the whole Altare family. Besides the fact that they are wonderful people, they also make really good wine. Elio is considered the “godfather” of Barolo, something you can learn more about if you see…
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What is your favorite movie about wine?
I have actually only seen one of these; Barolo Boys The Movie. Which ones do you recommend?
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Wine of the Week
Marcarini Lasarin Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Lasarin Producer: Marcarini Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: Light color Nose: red fruits, leather, licorice, tobacco Mouth: cherry, soft bodied, typical nebbiolo tannins Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
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#tbt
To working at Mangialonga with these lovely ladies!
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Winery Wednesday
Giovanni Corino Giovanni Corino is a family owned winery located in La Morra, or more precisely, Annunziata, in the Barolo area. The winery is fairly small, they produce about 40,000 bottles a year. They produce the “normal” lineup, meaning Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and a few Barolos. You will also find their Barbera Cibot dù…