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The most beautiful Barolo village: Serralunga d’Alba

Posted on December 22, 2013January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

A friend of mine, who is actually a wine maker in Barbaresco, suggested that Serralunga d'Alba, of all of the Barolo villages, is the most beautiful. You know, I think I have to agree with him. I hadn't thought about it much before; La Morra is really my favorite village for sentimental reasons. But after pondering … Continue reading The most beautiful Barolo village: Serralunga d’Alba →

Vado da sola

Posted on November 25, 2013July 30, 2014 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture

"I go alone." I almost always travel to Italy by myself. People used to question it, "Don't you get lonely? Aren't you scared? Isn't it boring being by yourself?" And my response is always the same, "Well, no, not really." After so many years, people got used to me taking off da sola (alone) and now … Continue reading Vado da sola →

Roero DOCG: Arneis

Posted on January 22, 2013December 23, 2013 by enotecaMarcella in Piemonte

If you read wine books about Roero, they will sum it up (if they even mention it at all) as the neighbor to Barolo and Barbaresco, and the region that is best at producing Arneis, a slightly fragrant, fruity, and light white wine. While I agree that Roero does produce high quality Piemontese white wines, … Continue reading Roero DOCG: Arneis →

Catch Up Wine Reviews: Monforte d’Alba

Posted on June 30, 2011January 21, 2012 by enotecaMarcella in Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

Since returning from my trip to Piemonte in the fall of 2010 my goal has been to review all of my winery visits – before I return this coming fall. It’s a big task, and looking back, I realize I should have done more writing while I was actually there. But at the time I … Continue reading Catch Up Wine Reviews: Monforte d’Alba →

Renato Corino Part 1.3

Posted on March 27, 2011January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Italian-Culture, Nebbiolo-focus, Piemonte

Note: This entry is meant to follow my first Renato Corino entry: Renato Corino Part 1.0, Mauro Veglio Part 3. You should read it before reading this one. From: domenica, 3 ottobre e mercoledì, 6 ottobre. The thing that keeps all of us wine dorks going is that one characteristic in wine that makes it … Continue reading Renato Corino Part 1.3 →

Yes wines

Posted on March 14, 2011January 19, 2015 by enotecaMarcella in Piemonte

Quite honestly, when I’m in Italy, I'm usually dorking out with my notebook, writing something about every little wine I try. But sometimes I just don’t want to. Sometimes all that's important is whether I'm giving the wine a yes or no. Yes, I like it. Yes, I’d order it again. Yes, I’d pay X dollars … Continue reading Yes wines →