Piemonte is easily associated with good food. Good pizza, however, is hard to come by. If you are looking for Pizza, Monforte is the place to go. Right in the Piazza is an excellent pizza place. The have other dishes of course but it is a common place to get pizza. They also have a…
Freisa Bartolo Mascarello Wine: Langhe Freisa Producer: Bartolo Mascarello Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo Grape varieties: Freisa Vintage: 2013 Eye: opaque, purple crimson hue Nose: raspberry, cherry, red fruit, tea Mouth: fruit, some yeast, slightly fizzy Price point: $23 Available at Vinmonopolet: NO
#tbt to when Ciccio met Larigi
It’s not as easy to get visits with winemakers in Beaune as it is in Barolo, but I was lucky enough to get us in at Michel Lafarge. Personally I do not have a lot of experience with the wines, but I follow the family and winery on social media and know a little about…
Vietti La Crena 2011 Wine: La Crena Producer: Vietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2011 Eye: Rich ruby purple color Nose: Raspberry, cherry, some vanilla and spices Mouth: dark fruits, balanced acidity Price Point: $40 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
#tbt to the time I worked at Gambero Rosso with Vietti
This was my first time visiting Gianfranco Alessandria, although not the first time trying his wines. His two daughters, Vittoria and Marta, showed us around and tasted with us. Gianfranco took over the winery after his father died in 1986, which happened to be the year of the freak hailstorm that destroyed all the vines,…