Stories
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Oddero
Isabella Oddero and I have been friends online for a while, and I figured it was time to meet in person. And what better way thank to do a tasting at the winery. She was kind enough to show me around even though she was sick, and I got the grand and Manhatten, her golden retriever,…
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Roberto Voerzio
This is one for the books. I had met Roberto at a Champagne dinner earlier this month, and decided I needed to visit his winery. I have tasted very few, if any, of his wines before, and so it was time. And it was a very good decision. Naturally, I did not expect him to…
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Brezza
Brezza, a winery, hotel and restaurant, lies right on the edge of the town Barolo. The Brezza family bottled their first wine in 1910. Today, the fourth generation runs the operations, with over twenty two hectares. Brezza also has a hotel and a restaurant. Brezza has a Langhe Chardonnay and a Rosé. Not many wineries I…
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Renato Corino
Renato Corino is the son of Giovanni Corino and the brother of Giuliano Corino. The two brothers, Giuliano and Renato decided to work separately, instead of working together under their fathers name. Renato Corino started producing his own wines in 2005. The Cantina is located right in Arborina, a prime location for a winery, and…
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Drink, Eat, Sleep – Repeat
Here are some of my recommendations on where to drink, eat and sleep. Contact me for more recommendations and help planning your visit to Piemonte! What is the best time to visit Piemonte? Corte GondinaVia Roma 100, 12064 La MorraWebsite | Email: info@cortegondina.itTel: +39 0173 509781 | Fax: +39 0173 509782 FontanazzaStrada Fontanazza 4, 12064 La…
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Elvio Cogno
Today I visited the Elvio Cogno winery. Nadia Cogno showed me around the beautiful cantina that sits atop a hill just outside Novello in Barolo. Cogno used to be partners with Marcarini in La Morra, but in 1990 they decided to move to Novello. After 4 generations of winemakers, it is Valter Fissore and Nadia…
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Cena Sotto le Stelle
If you are in the Barolo area June 20th, you should check out La Morra’s special event: Dinner under the stars! Producers from La Morra will provide their wine, and you will dine under the stars with a glass of barolo in your hand! If you are interested, you can check it out here: http://cantinalamorra.com/2071/special-dinner-under-the-stars/?lang=en
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Centro Storico
Welcome to Vinoteca Centro Storico! This is where the infamous Ciccio works, a man who also goes by the name Alessio. He is said to have the best champagne list outside of France, and I don’t think that is far from the truth. Apart from his excellent taste in Champgane, you also get really good…