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So when are you going to open that?

Posted on August 1, 2013August 2, 2013 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Nebbiolo-focus

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? →

Siro Pacenti Brunello, Panzanella Salad, and friends!

Posted on April 10, 2012January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Piemonte, Toscana

After five days home from Italy I thought to myself, "What I need is a little party with friends, good food, and wine — and it needs to happen only if the stars are aligned just right — nothing formal or planned." So I thought, "What better dish to make when you don't know if … Continue reading Siro Pacenti Brunello, Panzanella Salad, and friends! →

Renato Corino 2.5: Marcella meets Antonio Galloni

Posted on March 2, 2012January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte, Scritto-in-Italiano

Note: This entry is meant to follow Renato Corino 2.0: La Vendemmia 2011. You might want to read it before reading this one. "Prendi un po' di vino," disse la Lepre Marzolina, con tono affabile. Alice guardò bene sul tavolo, ma non vide altro che tè. "Non vedo vino," fece notare. "Non ce n'è," disse La … Continue reading Renato Corino 2.5: Marcella meets Antonio Galloni →

Renato Corino 2.0: La Vendemmia 2011

Posted on February 4, 2012January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte, Scritto-in-Italiano

. "Micino del Cheshire," cominciò a dire, esitando, ... "mi diresti, per cortesia, quale strada devo prendere per andarmene da qui?" "Tutto dipende da dove vuoi arrivare," ripose il Gatto. "Il dove non ha grande importanza ..." disse Alice. "E allora non ha grande importanza neanche la strada da prendere," commentò il Gatto. "... basta … Continue reading Renato Corino 2.0: La Vendemmia 2011 →

A little California Nebbiolo revelation

Posted on January 22, 2012January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Estranged-Italian-Grapes, Italian-Culture, Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

I tried a new California Nebbiolo last week and I was totally ready get on here and start dogging it but ... well I had a revelation. And so did the wine. So a couple weeks ago Jeff invited me to his annual company party, telling me that this year it was going to be … Continue reading A little California Nebbiolo revelation →

Valle d’Aosta

Posted on January 15, 2012May 16, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Valle d'Aosta

If I had to pick a second favorite wine region in all of Italy, it would be Valle d'Aosta. It's not because of any one reason in particular but all things taken together. To be honest, not all of the wines are good and I wouldn’t say many have the capacity to change your life … Continue reading Valle d’Aosta →