Vinitaly doesn't overwhelm me like it used to. Now that I've been there three times and I speak (good enough) Italian, the major challenge is keeping myself focused, alert, energetic, motivated—and sober—all day long for four days straight of sampling, analyzing, inquiring and writing about, searching for, and taking photos of wines. I tell myself … Continue reading 2008 Barolo of La Morra: a preview
Category: Piemonte
Reviews of Piemontese wines.
Siro Pacenti Brunello, Panzanella Salad, and friends!
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
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
Recent Standouts: Hofstätter, Le Bèrne, Chiarli, Tabarrini, …
I recently had a glass of fabulous Pinot nero at Cantinetta Luca, one of my very favorite Italian restaurants within reasonably close proximity to where I live. On perusing the by-the-glass list, my eye was immediately drawn to the Pinot nero from Alto Adige but then I saw all kinds of other interesting stuff: Gaglioppo, … Continue reading Recent Standouts: Hofstätter, Le Bèrne, Chiarli, Tabarrini, …
Renato Corino 2.0: La Vendemmia 2011
. "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
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
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