It's true that I have been neglecting this blog the past couple months and I realize that. But it's not because I haven't been thinking about Italy, or Piemonte, or Italian wine. Quite the opposite, in fact. The truth is I've been so busy teaching about Italian wine and trying to learn the Italian language, … Continue reading Il cibo di Piemonte (in Italiano)
Category: Italian Archives (2010-2016)
The very original theme! All parts of the enotecaMarcella blog related to Italy, written before 2017.
Renato Corino Part 1.3
Note: This entry is meant to follow my first Renato Corino entry: Renato Corino Part 1.0, Mauro Veglio Part 3. You should read it before reading this one. From: domenica, 3 ottobre e mercoledì, 6 ottobre. The thing that keeps all of us wine dorks going is that one characteristic in wine that makes it … Continue reading Renato Corino Part 1.3
Yes wines
Quite honestly, when I’m in Italy, I'm usually dorking out with my notebook, writing something about every little wine I try. But sometimes I just don’t want to. Sometimes all that's important is whether I'm giving the wine a yes or no. Yes, I like it. Yes, I’d order it again. Yes, I’d pay X dollars … Continue reading Yes wines
G.D. Vajra
From martedì, 28 settembre, 2010. Certainly one of my favorite discoveries last fall was Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra, which happens to be in the village of Vergne, just a couple steps away from my beloved agriturismo, Le Viole. In fact the family who owns Le Viole has the same last name as the owners of … Continue reading G.D. Vajra
Benessere Vineyards Sorridente 2005
I expect it will come as no surprise that one of my favorite Napa Valley wineries is a producer of Italian varietal wines and blends: Benessere Vineyards. It is located just outside of St. Helena in the northern part of Napa Valley. Benessere means “well-being” in Italian. As it applies to the family who owns … Continue reading Benessere Vineyards Sorridente 2005
Elvio Cogno, Andrea Oberto, Domenico Clerico
From venerdì, 24 settembre, 2010. …and then there are those days where everyone says yes. They are sandwiched between two other really big days of visits, tastings, and dinners – and you were hoping for some sort of break – but there is no time. You can’t miss any opportunities. Elvio Cogno I met Valter … Continue reading Elvio Cogno, Andrea Oberto, Domenico Clerico
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