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…
Wineries
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Are you eating a lot of sandwiches for lunch these days? Here’s a vegetable-forward type of fried sandwich for you to try. Jacopo Nardi and Esmeralda Spitaleri from…
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Have you dreamed of visiting Sicily? One way we like to experience places from home is by making authentic recipes and drinking regional wines. If you’re dreaming of an…
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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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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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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…
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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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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,…
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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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Looking to drink more Sicilian wines? After returning from our recent trip to Sicily (see more here), we’ve been seeking out more Sicilian wines. One of the most historic…