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Tajarin

Posted on September 16, 2013January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture

Here in the US we all know what fettucine is and most likely, when we think of "fettucine," we automatically think of Fettucine Alfredo, a dish that (I dare say) has become completely bastardized in this country. We put all sorts of things in it: cream, shrimp, canned vegetables, ... (not to mention preservatives). The … Continue reading Tajarin →

Discovering California Nebbiolo

Posted on August 26, 2013January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Estranged-Italian-Grapes, Nebbiolo-focus

I knew they were out there. I just wasn't sure how or when I'd find them. But as luck would have it, they found me! A couple of years ago I received a comment on my blog article, California Nebbiolo, from a man named Ken Musso, who happens to be the owner and wine maker … Continue reading Discovering California Nebbiolo →

What I love about Barbaresco

Posted on August 9, 2013August 9, 2013 by enotecaMarcella in Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

Here I sit in my home in California, 6,000 miles away from the source. I take one draw from the Barbaresco I just poured in my glass and ... Immediately I am taken back to that wine bar in Neive, Al Nido della Cinciallegra where I went once with those lucky Americans who now make … Continue reading What I love about Barbaresco →

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? →

The Sierra Foothills Barbera Festival 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Estranged-Italian-Grapes

I had been looking forward to the Sierra Foothills Barbera Festival all year. I missed the chance to go last year because I found out about it too late. So this year, I was not going to miss it. This early summer mountain festival is a place where California Barbera producers can gather together and … Continue reading The Sierra Foothills Barbera Festival 2013 →

Lagrein

Posted on June 6, 2013January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Estranged-Italian-Grapes, Trentino-Alto Adige

The other night I invited a few friends over to help me celebrate the completion of some of my recent wine projects. It's been such a busy spring that I have been forced to neglect my blog. But I'm back! And ready to cover lots of new stuff. If you have been wondering what the … Continue reading Lagrein →