When you think of great wine from Piedmont, you probably think of Barolo and Barbaresco and not much else, right? I mean, really. What else is there? Well the zones called Barolo and Barbaresco are located within the geographical location called the Langhe. The Langhe is within the political province of Cuneo. There are other … Continue reading A Ruchè by any other name, would smell as sweet
Category: Italy
Italian Castles and Wines —in Napa Valley!
Leave it to me to go to Napa Valley and only find Sangiovese, Aglianico, and Italian castles! A few weeks ago I spent a long weekend in the Mayacamas Mountains, the mountain range that separates Sonoma Valley from Napa Valley. In the afternoons I ventured down and east to the Napa side to explore some … Continue reading Italian Castles and Wines —in Napa Valley!
Old and New World Nebbioli
The Nebbiolo vine is just not that successful on international soils. It can't compete with blockbuster grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, which seem to have found a little place to hole up in all corners of the globe's wine regions. No one is writing books or planning tours around "Napa Valley" Nebbiolo or "Barossa … Continue reading Old and New World Nebbioli
Amador Foothill Winery Aglianico
Finally a California wine with some real tannins! (And it's not a Rockpile Petite Sirah — because that would be too easy!) Ooooh, I just love it when these lovely little gems come out of the woodwork and hit me upside the head. Thank you! I needed that! "What was it," you ask? Well the … Continue reading Amador Foothill Winery Aglianico
The (Italian) wines of Murphys, California
Go to Murphys. But don't go for the wine! Okay, well maybe a little bit of it is good. But don't count on too much from this area.* Still, it's a fun town to visit. A couple of weeks ago, in celebration of our eighth wedding anniversary, my husband, Jeff, and I went up to … Continue reading The (Italian) wines of Murphys, California
Timorasso Parte 2: Una verticale con Claudio Mariotto
Timorasso Part 2: A vertical with Claudio Mariotto. This entry is meant to follow Timorasso Parte 1: Un giro con Walter Massa. You might want to read it before this one. -- After waiting a couple weeks for an email response, and still nothing, I knew I was just going to have to call him. … Continue reading Timorasso Parte 2: Una verticale con Claudio Mariotto
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