by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
IS SNOW GOOD FOR THE VINEYARDS? Often on tours I am asked if it snows in the winter and if it is good for the vineyards. The answer is yes. Snow is actually good for vinyards especially where farmers rely on dry farming, no irrigation in the hot summer months....
by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
Produttori del Barbaresco is considered the best co-op and one of the highest quality producers of Barbaresco. They buy grapes from the 51 farmers who hold vineyards in the best sites in the village! The history dates back to the end of the 19th century when Domizio...
by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
Who Was The Barolo Influencer in the 19th Century? Yes, there were wine influencers back in the day before social media! Take Thomas Jefferson for example or our featured wine lover and marketer in Barolo, Juliette Colbert in the early/mid-1900s. Many attribute her to...
by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
Rossese Bianco – A Rare White Grape Varietal in Langhe When you think of Piemonte, you think of the big reds like Nebbiolo and Barbera. But what I find especially intriguing about Italy are the numerous undiscovered and rare varietals. Here in Langhe, Piemonte,...
by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
How do we choose our wines for the Barolo wine club? Choosing wines for our Barolo Wine Club shipments is probably the most exciting part of our job! So how do we go about selecting the right ones? Here is a little checklist about what is involved in our wine...
by Anna & Claudio | ITALIAN WINE TIPS
AND THINGS WERE NEVER THE SAME I know your first thought might be related to our new normal pandemic lifestyle but no, I am talking about wine! Many of us have had that “AHA” wine moment which changed our minds about wine forever. I can definitely remember mine! Can...
