On my second day at Vinitaly, I was going to be travelling solo. When I had originally booked my plane ticket, the thought of being caught in this situation had been nothing less than horrifying. (I’d been once before (another story entirely) and knew how intense this event was.) But when this day arrived, I … Continue reading Vinitaly 2010: Day 2. Getti alcune monete Euro nella macchina e speri a Dio la porta si apre. (Throw some Euro coins in the machine and hope to God the gate opens.)
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Vinitaly 2010: Day 1. Come Telepass: tutte le porte sono aperte per ti. (Like Telepass: all gates are open for you.)
Aaahhhh, it was so easy. I got to ride with my friend, Roberto, to Veronafiere and! he got me in for free. On the way in he asked “Do you like sparkling wines?” My response, “Well my favorite is Franciacorta. I enjoy Prosecco, a few other Italian sparklers, and of course Cava from Spain. Just … Continue reading Vinitaly 2010: Day 1. Come Telepass: tutte le porte sono aperte per ti. (Like Telepass: all gates are open for you.)
Next Stop: Domenico Clerico
Notes from February 20, 2010. I’m putting him at the top of my list for my next trip! Maybe he’ll take me in for a taste at Vinitaly this year… I had never had any of his wines, except for L’Arte 2003 back on my very first night (ever) in Barolo. But after returning from Italy … Continue reading Next Stop: Domenico Clerico
Valtellina
Notes from my visits on December 21, 2009. It all started with an email from my very good friend and fellow oenophile, Will, early last year. “Have you ever heard of this place, or had these wines? The Sforzato wines of Valtellina, from dried Nebbiolo grapes grown in the shadow of the Alps, retain the brightness of … Continue reading Valtellina
Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio
Notes from my visits on December 17, 2009. Is it possible that I could get tired of Nebbiolo? Well I never considered such a phenomenon until I awoke on my fourth morning in Piemonte, thinking, “I am burnt out. How can I get excited about drinking more Barbaresco before today’s first tasting appointment - at 10am!?” … Continue reading Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio
Enoteca San Marco, Las Vegas
I was reluctant to get too excited about dining out in Las Vegas. I mean, I knew I could definitely pick out a restaurant that had interesting food and a great wine list (I had volunteered for the task), but would the pretentiousness kill the experience? I am totally over the whole pretentious dining thing. … Continue reading Enoteca San Marco, Las Vegas
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