Piedmont – Vine to Table

Ellena Winery- Piedmont does it like only Piedmont can.

If you talk with a travel agent, they will tell you there are dozens of things to do and places to see in the picturesque commune of la Morra, with wine tasting at the top of the list. These rolling hills with rows and rows of vineyards and centuries-old hilltop villages with snow-capped mountains inContinue reading “Ellena Winery- Piedmont does it like only Piedmont can.”

Three Italians I Met This Week.

Question of the day: Is it even possible to get an elegant Italian Beauty that over delivers, rated 99pt from an excellent vintage for under $100? How about $65. Allow me to introduce you to … Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello Di Montalcino 2016. This 100% Sangiovese is sourced from the 42 hectare Capanna vineyard facingContinue reading “Three Italians I Met This Week.”

Something Special From Italy

Fontanabianca Barbaresco 2019. Made from the Nebbiolo grape grown around the village of Nieve, in Piedmont and is part of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” which translates to “the most beautiful villages of Italy”. It’s a group of small Italian villages of historical interest and well worth a visit if your every in the region.Continue reading “Something Special From Italy”