Do you have anchovies in your pantry or refrigerator? Here’s what to do with them for cocktail hour. There’s a little wine bar that we love in the town…
Piedmont
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Vietti is a name that you may recognize from Italian wine lists at upscale restaurants around the world. This winery is located under the city of Castiglione Falletto in Piemonte,…
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When you think of restaurants in Italy, you probably think of pizza, pasta, or giant bowls of mussels with thick slices of crusty bread. The Italian restaurants in Torino…
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Places like the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Cinque Terre, or Venice may be the first destinations that come to mind when you think of a romantic getaway, anniversary trip, or…
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Piedmont is a food and wine lover’s paradise and one of our favorite regions of Italy. While not as accessible as California wine country, it’s much more rewarding. The…
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You’ll see truffles at almost every restaurant in Piedmont during truffle season, but this restaurant is truly special. Enzo Costa, a fifth-generation and award-winning truffle hunter, and his wife…
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Our visit to Elio Sandri was of the most special visits on our most recent trip to Piedmont. This very small producer is a winemaker to watch. Elio’s family…
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Do you love vermouth? If so, this is the man you want to know, Mauro Vergano. He’s been producing artisanal vermouth and Barolo Chinato wine for years. With a…
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G.B. Burlotto was a winemaker for over 70 years. Today, his great-great-grandson, Fabio Alessandria continues the legacy of the “Commendatore,” crafting elegant Barolos in Verduno. Fabio greeted us at…
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Along with Cantina Bartolo Mascarello, the wines of legendary Giuseppe Rinaldi have been our favorite Piedmontese wines ever since we first tried them in New York. The wines of…
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Brezza is located just at the edge of the town of Barolo and is not to be missed. Enzo Brezza is the fourth generation of the Brezza family to…
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Northern Italy’s Piedmont region is known for truffles, wine, and hazelnuts. You’ll see hazelnuts and hazelnut products everywhere. On a recent visit, we spent a night in a small…