by Anna & Claudio | Italian Wine Tips
BURZI BARBERA d’ALBA “PLAUSTRA” Brother and sister team, Alberto and Caterina are making fantastic wines that speak of the terroir. Their wines are of natural beauty, not covered up by too much make up. Their Burzi Barbera d’Alba Plaustra was...
by Anna & Claudio | Italian Wine Tips
BARBERA D’ASTI VS BARBERA D’ALBA The birthplace of one of the most planted grapes in Italy is thought to be in the Monferrato area of Piemonte. Many regions throughout Italy use it as a blending grape thanks to its low tannins, high yields and refreshing...
by Anna & Claudio | Italian Wine Tips
Fratelli Alessandria: The elegance of Barolo from Verduno The feel of the warm sun finally caressing my pale winter skin filled me with the energy and positivity that I needed. With a much needed weekend off and the sun shining, my inclinations took me to the land of...
by Anna & Claudio | Italian Wine Tips
Flavio Roddolo: A True Langhe Legend “I bottle the wines when I feel like it”. This is a classic reply from Flavio Roddolo, a tough, legendary vigneron in the Langhe. When I asked what the difference was between his Dolcetto d’Alba and the Superiore,...
by Anna & Claudio | Italian Wine Tips
Langhe Nebbiolo 2018 We are so lucky to live in a region with so many outstanding wines. Above all, we love Langhe Nebbiolo which happens to dominate our own wine fridge! This is why Langhe Nebbiolo has become so popular lately: APPROACHABILITY: You love Barolo and...
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...
