I know it’s been two months since I wrote anything. But I was on a data-collecting mission. I was living a Piemontese life. And I’ve got souvenirs to show… Every bottle has a story. Some long. Some short. Some go in spirals, and some in straight lines. Some have many stories, and some, only one. … Continue reading Prelude
Category: Italy
Chionetti, da sola
Never drink alone. What does that really mean and why do people like to hold to such absolutes? Does that mean a single person shall never enjoy a special glass of wine with his dinner? He shall strictly be limited to water until he can find himself a life partner? Does that mean a person … Continue reading Chionetti, da sola
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Un poco di storia personale My second real wine love was Amarone. It happened on the same day I discovered and fell in love with Nebbiolo. But my relationships with these two have played out quite differently over the years. While Nebbiolo and I have increased the frequency of our rendezvous as of late, Amarone … Continue reading Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba
How could anyone possibly like Pinot noir more? More than Nebbiolo –when you have a Nebbiolo like this? This puts all those $35+ Cali Pinots to shame. But let’s really be honest here. Who is charging $35 for their Pride and Joy – from egregiously expensive plot of land – “We use all new French … Continue reading Renato Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo d’Alba
Cesanese, Cerasuolo, Ruche, Chiavennasca…
- Cesanese - When I teach my Italian Wines classes I like to throw in at least one obscure wine that I am sure no one has ever heard of (or better yet, one that I have never heard of, and have to learn myself!). For my last Southern Italian Wines class, I added a … Continue reading Cesanese, Cerasuolo, Ruche, Chiavennasca…
Ai suma
Part I. One of my favorite things to do is cook for my friends. My friends are troopers; they allow me to be this way. My husband also puts up with it. So about once a year, I go crazy and make a multi-course meal with wine pairings and all the accoutrements. The theme these … Continue reading Ai suma
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