Stories
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Wine Glass Writer
Wine Glass Writer is a non toxic, temporary marker that can be used in many different scenarios. Having a party and don’t want to waste wine due to “glass abandonment”? Serving a cake and want to decorate or write a message on the platter? Need a creative place-setting idea? Wine glass writer is perfect! One…
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Wine of the Week
Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Mauro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby red, some violet Nose: red fruits, cherry and plums Mouth: well balanced, good acidity, mineral, medium body Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
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#tbt
Tbt to when Roberto Voerzio came for coffee when I was working at Altare
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Collisioni
Collisoni. Ever heard of it? Every summer the town of Barolo hosts a music festival in its city center. They have pretty impressive lineups; last year Sting performed, and this year Robbie Williams will perform. If you are in the area around the 16th and 17th of July, check it out! Check out their website…
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Wine of the Week
Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby Nose: Rose petals, red fruits Mouth: not too dry, good tannins, red fruits, good acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Read more about the wine here.
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#tbt
Throwback to Chiara Boschis and Claudia Ciglitui climbing the walls at Territoriet.
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Vivino
First of, I do have an account on Vivino. I admit I’m not the most frequent user, but I am trying to post more. The problem for me is that I usually take a picture of the wine and then later I post it on instagram or something, and I always forget about Vivino… …
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Top 5 “local” dishes in Barolo
Insalata Russa Vitello Tonnato Ragu Carne Cruda Bagna Cauda Insalata Russa A “russian” salad of peas, carrots and potato with a mayo tuna sauce. One of my favorites! Vitello Tonnato A tuna sauce with kapers over sliced veal. Very good! Ragu Usually served with tajarin, this ragu is a must. The meat varies, but…
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Wine of the Week
Azelia Dolcetto 2013 Wine: Bricco dell’Oriolo Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: dolcetto Vintage: 2013 Eye: intense red Nose: raspberry, cherry, florals Mouth: slightly metallic, fresh, ripe Price Point: $14 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes