Alfio Cavallotto is the fourth generation to make wine from the Cavallotto family’s Bricco Boschis cru. Located just outside the town of Castiglione Falletto, Cavallotto produces Barolo, Dolcetto d’Alba,…
Piedmont
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Torrone is a traditional Italian sweet made of nougat and nuts. It comes in soft and hard versions, and is very popular during Christmas, but can be enjoyed any…
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Vinoteca Centro Storico is our favorite restaurant in all of Piedmont. Alessio and Stefania own this cozy enoteca and restaurant, which is a hangout for winemakers in the center…
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With its historic cellars located on a river in the tiny town of Monchiero, the legendary house of Guiseppe Mascarello consistently produces some of the top wines in Italy.…
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When in Piedmont, you’ll want to experience as many traditional Barolo and Barbaresco wineries as possible. Cascina Fontana is a classic Barolo house you won’t want to miss. On…
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Piedmont can be a somewhat challenging destination if you’re a first-time visitor. It’s incredibly beautiful, but its many hilltop villages leave you wondering where to start. During our time…
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Barolo and Barbaresco are often referred to as the King and Queen of Italian wines, so on our trip through Piedmont with our friend and wine expert Ceri Smith,…
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We had not tasted grappa that we liked before, but our visit to Romano Levi changed our opinion of this spirit entirely. You may not have had good…
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Bartolo Mascarello is arguably the most important Barolo house in Piedmont. Bartolo joined his family’s Cantina in 1945, and the house continues to make Barolo wine in the traditional…