The sky-high after-market prices paid by collectors are questionable, but what is beyond dispute is that Giacomo Conterno is among the most renowned labels in all of Piemonte. Founded…
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Skip Barolo’s touristy spots and head to this wine bar. This post is for paid subscribers. Subscribe Already a Premium Member? Login below. Username Password Remember…
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If you’re looking for a new dessert to make for this holiday season, this Italian apple cake recipe from Emiko Davies is fabulous. As you probably know, we love Piemonte,…
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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…
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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…