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

G.D. Vajra

From martedì, 28 settembre, 2010. Certainly one of my favorite discoveries last fall was Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra, which happens to be in the village of Vergne, just a couple steps away from my beloved agriturismo, Le Viole.  In fact the family who owns Le Viole has the same last name as the owners of … Continue reading G.D. Vajra

Prelude

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