Last May was my third go-round at Nebbiolo Prima, one of the most important Italian wine summits of the year. At this annual blind tasting and pre-marketing event, Albeisa, the Unione Produttori Vini Albesi (Union of Producers of wines from the Alba area), hosts about 100 journalists from all over the world for one week … Continue reading Nebbiolo Prima 2016: making new friends
Tag: Barolo
Mani femminili: the hands of women in Piemonte
... I know. I know. It's been way too long since I have given you guys anything fun to read. My last post was before Valentine's Day, which was ages ago! But as soon as I finished that, I spent all of my free time in February studying for my WSET case study exam. Then … Continue reading Mani femminili: the hands of women in Piemonte
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
Women Winemakers in Piemonte
Le donne produttori del vino di Piemonte It's no secret that I'm infatuated with Piemonte. But with every infatuation comes the inevitable realization that the thing one loves is not perfect. This leads to a perpetual misunderstanding or an issue that seemingly can never be resolved. If one wants to maintain an enduring and peaceful … Continue reading Women Winemakers in Piemonte
Mauro Veglio Rocche dell’Annunziata Barolo 2003
The only problem last night with opening the bottle of Mauro Veglio Rocche dell’Annunziata Barolo 2003 I was just given by Mauro and his wife Daniela was that I wish I’d had a bottle of Giovanni Corino Rocche dell’Annunziata 2003 to open for comparison. I know where to get that but the decision was just … Continue reading Mauro Veglio Rocche dell’Annunziata Barolo 2003
Renato Corino Part 1.7
"This moment contains all moments." -C.S. Lewis So it’s three days ‘til D-Day and all I can think about is la vendemmia. “Com’è stata l’estate? Faceva troppo caldo? Come sono i vigneti? … la Barbera? ... la Freisa? ... la Ruchè? … il Dolcetto? … il Nebbiolo?” I can’t believe 10 months have passed since I last … Continue reading Renato Corino Part 1.7
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