Nebbiolo is certainly one of the grape varieties I love most and among the Piedmont wine tastings, those organised by Go Wine are certainly my favourite...
Tastings
Veronelli Guide: the 5 best tastings 2022
'Divine Venus and the five enological forms of beauty' was the title of an afternoon in which the art treasures on display at Palazzo Te dialogued...
Veronelli 2022: the 10 Gold Guide suns
I had already been to the Guida Oro Veronelli's preview of the Suns several times, but choosing Palazzo Te in Mantua was the spring that made me...
Prosecco DOCG: Blend 2021 is more
A few days ago I told you about the pre Blend 2021 in Alpago, at Riccardo De Prà's Dolada Restaurant: a magical evening thanks to a cuisine...
Piedmontese white wines: thoughts on Gavi
At the crack of dawn, I am in my room at the Il Poggio di Gavi B&B, reflecting. Thanks to the Consorzio di Tutela del Gavi, I have...
Slow Food, Slow June: Taste Workshops
Slow Food pulls another delightful event out of its hat, perfect for 'novice' winelovers. The island of La Maddalena in...
Barolo: tasting notes of 20 wines to try
When I think of an extraordinary red wine, I immediately imagine a good bottle of Barolo... which is why I was so happy to...
Autoctono si nasce 2021: the 10 white wines I liked best
Autoctono si nasce 2021 by Go Wine is one of my favourite events. There are so many interesting tidbits and the press preview...
Feudi San Gregorio: Parade 2021 of 4 Irpinia wines
My intellectual honesty prevents me from saying - and writing - something I don't think... so here I am telling you about the 4 wines from the '2021 Parade' of...
Sting: Tuscan wines signed Tenuta il Palagio
How nice to relax a bit by writing on my beloved wine blog while enjoying a glass of (red) wine! I literally spent a week of...
Sex and bubbles: 10 things you (don't) really want to know
The fashion for provocative photos where the bottle of wine that is supposed to be the protagonist is a superfluous side dish is raging on Instagram and it's all...
Tenuta Mazzolino: a great Pinot Noir in Oltrepò Pavese
Saturday morning I received a beautiful parcel from Tenuta Mazzolino, totally unexpected also because I did not expect deliveries on the Saturday before Easter....