Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG

My travels last fall took me to many remote corners of Italy, one of which, among my very favorites, was Dogliani. Dogliani is a Piemontese region famous for its Dolcetto. The region produces some of the world's very best Dolcetto wines. Find my article, entitled Dolcetto from Dogliani, as the latest feature at Turin Italy Guide. Next … Continue reading Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG

Dolcetto = Love

What's really a bummer about Italian Dolcetto is that it's so hard to find a good one here in California! Most importers don't bother much with it. Instead they import big hefty and pricey Nebbiolo and important, age-worthy Barbera. Maybe they're thinking Dolcetto isn't as complex as the other wines, hasn't won all the lofty points … Continue reading Dolcetto = Love

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