From: lunedì, 20 settembre. “BUONGIORNO! MI CHIAMO MARCELLA. IO HO UN APPUNTAMENTO ALLE DUE!” I yelled over the small gang of dogs in the driveway who were barking their heads off like I was some sort of mafia person with a machine gun. The first person I had found at this small azienda, a man … Continue reading Germano Ettore
Author: enotecaMarcella
I am a Wine Journalist & Marketing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry and a background in market research. I've earned the WSET Diploma and Sommelier Certification from the Guild. My upcoming personal projects will focus on natural wines, but stay rooted in Italian wine, my first passion.
Marco Maria Crivelli
From: martedì, 14 settembre. After six visits to Piemonte, I finally managed to get myself to a winery in Monferrato. I’ve certainly driven through the region tons of times on my way between Milano Malpensa and the Langhe, but never stopped. So finally I made an appointment to visit Marco Maria Crivelli, whom I met … Continue reading Marco Maria Crivelli
Prelude
I know it’s been two months since I wrote anything. But I was on a data-collecting mission. I was living a Piemontese life. And I’ve got souvenirs to show… Every bottle has a story. Some long. Some short. Some go in spirals, and some in straight lines. Some have many stories, and some, only one. … Continue reading Prelude
Chionetti, da sola
Never drink alone. What does that really mean and why do people like to hold to such absolutes? Does that mean a single person shall never enjoy a special glass of wine with his dinner? He shall strictly be limited to water until he can find himself a life partner? Does that mean a person … Continue reading Chionetti, da sola
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Un poco di storia personale My second real wine love was Amarone. It happened on the same day I discovered and fell in love with Nebbiolo. But my relationships with these two have played out quite differently over the years. While Nebbiolo and I have increased the frequency of our rendezvous as of late, Amarone … Continue reading Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba
How could anyone possibly like Pinot noir more? More than Nebbiolo –when you have a Nebbiolo like this? This puts all those $35+ Cali Pinots to shame. But let’s really be honest here. Who is charging $35 for their Pride and Joy – from egregiously expensive plot of land – “We use all new French … Continue reading Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba
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