The colors of Nebbiolo in the north of Italy, autumn 2013 It was a dreary October in northern Italy this year. But I still managed to find the beautiful colors of Nebbiolo out in the vineyards... Harvest was about two weeks later than it's been for the past ten years. That was because of a … Continue reading I colori di Nebbiolo nel nord d’Italia, autunno 2013
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Italian Rosato
When I was a kid, I loved pink. But it didn't take long for me to realize my uncanny resemblance to Strawberry Shortcake. And in less time, I realized that image really wasn't one I was going for. I ruled pink completely out of my wardrobe by age 12, along with red, yellow, purple, and … Continue reading Italian Rosato
Tajarin
Here in the US we all know what fettucine is and most likely, when we think of "fettucine," we automatically think of Fettucine Alfredo, a dish that (I dare say) has become completely bastardized in this country. We put all sorts of things in it: cream, shrimp, canned vegetables, ... (not to mention preservatives). The … Continue reading Tajarin
Discovering California Nebbiolo
I knew they were out there. I just wasn't sure how or when I'd find them. But as luck would have it, they found me! A couple of years ago I received a comment on my blog article, California Nebbiolo, from a man named Ken Musso, who happens to be the owner and wine maker … Continue reading Discovering California Nebbiolo
What I love about Barbaresco
Here I sit in my home in California, 6,000 miles away from the source. I take one draw from the Barbaresco I just poured in my glass and ... Immediately I am taken back to that wine bar in Neive, Al Nido della Cinciallegra where I went once with those lucky Americans who now make … Continue reading What I love about Barbaresco
So when are you going to open that?
It's happened to all of us. You end up with a really special bottle of wine. So you wait for that perfect time to open it. The day finally arrives (hopefully), when all your stars seem to be in perfect alignment. So you proceed with the opening ceremony. You cut the foil, insert the worm … Continue reading So when are you going to open that?