What is a Truffle? My very first taste of a truffle was over 25 years ago. I can still remember the pungent aromas that filled my nose with a hedonistic, alluring ecstasy. I was hooked at first whiff never mind […]
Every winery has a story and I’m on a mission to share them with you from my home in Barolo but also beyond. This week I visited GD Vajra in the commune of Barolo in Piemonte. The Visit When I […]
My Thanksgiving Wine Picks: When it comes to the rich and savory dishes that often find their way onto our tables for Thanksgiving, there are two wines from Barolo that would be a perfect fit. PICK ONE: Azelia Dolcetto D […]
I have been eating my favorite example of salami for over 12 years from a phenomenal producer in Piedmont by the name of Luiset . Luiset Piedmont Salami is otherworldly good! This salami is enough to make you want to […]
You only need to book a single trip to Piedmont to fully understand its magic and fall in love with this birthplace of the slow food movement. The food and wine of Piedmont is magical and among the best […]
CHAMPAGNE HISTORY: The history of Champagne is a fascinating one to learn about. The famous Benedictine monk Dom Perignon (1638-1715) is often credited with discovering how to create it, but he was not actually the first at all. He is […]
Drinking red wines are an essential part of everyday life and a form of sustenance for many European countries like Italy. It has a religious component to it as well and offers many health benefits like antioxidants, resveratrol, and increased […]
Picking great wines that are HUGE on taste and affordably priced can be a daunting task for anyone. We all want something that is going to taste great, everyone can enjoy and doesn’t break the bank. In America, the holiday […]
