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WHAT TO DO IN GUARENE

VISTING THE TOWN OF GUARENE This weekend we visited Guarene and ended up in a park where we had an enjoyable picnic with our friends. I thought I would give you some suggestions for visiting this beautiful little village in Roero! WHERE TO STAY IN GUARENE CASTELLO DI...

LANGHE FREISA FROM BARTOLO MASCARELLO

LA FREISA DI BARTOLO MASCARELLO Freisa is one of Piemonte’s most ancient and traditional grapes believed to have originated in the Monferrato area. When wine was not taken so seriously, Freisa was accepted and consumed as a simple fruity and slightly fizzy wine...

THE NEW BAROLO 2019 – VINTAGE REPORT

BAROLO 2019 VINTAGE REPORT Last week, Claudio and I went to a fantastic industry-only tasting in a renovated warehouse where the trains used to be repaired in Torino, to taste the new Barolo 2019 vintage and the new Barbaresco 2020. The event is called Grandi Langhe...

BEST PIEMONTE WINES

BEST WINES OF THE WEEK  Last week, after a year of anticipation, I finally led my big tour for the Napa Valley Wine Academy. It was a whirlwind of emotions, wines and lots of food and I am here to tell you about the standout wines we tasted during our week! BARBERA...