Situated in the northwestern corner of Italy, the province of Piedmont is heaven on earth for foodies. White truffles, hazelnuts,...
The Barolo Vineyard That Everyone is Suddenly Clamoring For
In Which We Once Again Walk on the Slippery Slope of Wine and Our Day-to-Day Existence
The Story Behind Barbaresco's Historic "Monopole" Vineyard
I’m at a point in my Nebbiolo-drinking career where I honestly can’t say whether I prefer Barbaresco and Barolo more than the...
For a moment, think of the wine inside a bottle as a story. As you drink it, it has a progression:...
A conversation with Luca Currado on Piedmont's "White Nebbiolo"
Some styles of wine have a clear echelon of quality, while others require a bit more triangulation to figure out. The...
Northwest Italy’s Dolcetto is a funny little wine. The name means “little sweet one,” but a touch of bitterness is usually...
Every lover of fine wine has a singular moment that represents the birthplace of their passion. The proverbial “a-ha moment.” Whether...
I’ve written quite a bit lately about Italy. For this, I am in no way apologetic. There is something about...
