Category: Piemonte

Alto Adige, Friuli, Italy, Lagrein, Northern Italy, Piemonte, Trentino

Lesser-known Italian grapes: The North

Like most wine lovers and serious enthusiasts, you have probably enjoyed or at least heard of the classic Italian wines from well-known, quality regions: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Amarone, etc. Though they only represent a small percentage of production, these wines command the largest mindshare are the first that come to mind when thinking about Italian wines. However, with over five hundred native varieties and a … Continue reading Lesser-known Italian grapes: The North

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Barolo, Italy, Piemonte, Travel

A Weekend among the “King of Wines”: Barolo

After a 15-hour flight and two-hour drive from Milano’s Malpensa airport, I arrived at the town of Alba, deep in the heart of the Langhe Hills in southern Piemonte. Despite the jet lag, I could not wait to set foot in the famous hillside vineyards of Barolo that I’d heard so much about. Serralunga, La Morra, Monforte d’Alba, Castiglione Falletto… I was finally there and … Continue reading A Weekend among the “King of Wines”: Barolo

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Barbaresco, Italy, Piemonte, Travel

Barbaresco, a true Piedmontese Gem

Few people would argue that in the last few years, there’s been a true renaissance in the Langhe hills in southeast Piedmont.  Most of the buzz has been about Barolo, widely considered one of in Italy’s – and the world’s – top wines, yet I’ve grown more and more interested in getting to know Barbaresco, its lesser-known neighbor to the north along the Tanaro river. … Continue reading Barbaresco, a true Piedmontese Gem

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