Category Archives: Piemonte

Tasting Barolo in the Piemonte – the Langhe

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

The Langhe is a hilly area in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles—particularly the white truffles of Alba. The countryside remains largely agrarian and is highly regarded for its vineyards which produce, predominantly, Nebbiolo grapes … Continue reading →

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From Sonoma to Lombardia

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

As I indicated in “About”, although Sonoma is my usual happy writing venue, a major exception is when my photog (wife) and I venture to Italy which is where we have been for the past two weeks.  Two wonderful but … Continue reading →

Posted in Amarone, Barbaresco, Barbera d' Asti, Barbera d'Alba, Barolo, Italian Riviera, Italian Wines, Italy, Liguria, Lombardy, Modena, Parma, Piemonte, Uncategorized, Valpolicella, Veneto, Wine, Wineries | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments