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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Susa, Piedmont
Foggy morning in wine country. Nebbiolo takes its name from nebbia (fog).
Barrels of Fun
One part bad generic label, one part ridiculous price, one part the negociant-sounding verbiage and lack of definitive googling of winery source: this was an easy experiment in the realm of Barolo. Thin amber throughout, a nose headed into classic prune while maintaining easy fruit backgrounds behind the rasp and ire of chalky substance. Generous funk on opening–and rather closed-in–decanted…
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Greetings from lovely Italy! We will be back in two weeks! Baci, Elisa
This year we had planned an extensive journey through Egypt to see the ancient sights along the Nile. When fighting broke out in Gaza, we decided to cancel the trip on the advice of friends who live in Cairo. That was 17 days ago. Since then, the situation in the area has worsened.
That gave us less than two weeks to pívot if we wanted a vacation. My first instinct was Italy, but we wanted to see a region we hadn’t experienced before. Enter Piedmonte in the North. Fall weather, food festivals, and a sleepy slow food and wine tour seemed ideal.
Well, here we are in our first stop—a luxurious mountain chalet at the foot of Monte Bianco. This was a long drive from Milan, but so worth it. Just look at the pyramids nature has created! We arrived on a picture perfect day and we’re treated to one of the best views of our lives. I kind of don’t want to leave the hotel!
We are staying at Auberge de la Maison, some 300 meters away from Skyway Monte Bianco.
Stunning!
So glad we’re here!
I’ll post more soon.
Gorgeous example of artisanal, small batch, raw milk, cheese made seasonally, according to the natural breeding cycle. This fresh cheese had thyme, mallow and calendula flowers. Reminding me if @perrysteaddairy and the beautiful cheeses crafted in #philly #artisancheesemaking #eatphilly #alba #piedmonte #piedmontese #trufflefestival #farmersmarket #italiancheese #zerokilometer #travelerstorytellerchef #thisisitaly #italianroadtrip #trenitaliagram #craveitalia #albaitaly (at Alba, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZ4jsMrw-y/?utm_medium=tumblr
🇮🇹 View of Turin and the Alps from the top of Superga Basilica, Turin, Piedmont, Italy. . . . . . #turin #torino #piedmont #piedmonte #italy #italia #europe #alps #alpsmountains #italianalps #swissalps #frenchalps #mountains #snow #city #view #superga #supergabasilica #basilicasuperga #basilicadisuperga #basilicaofsuperga #church #architecture #fredaineurope #fredainitaly #fredainturin (at Turin, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CON-0_4heD6/?igshid=1gfq9lktbjzz8
Two new cellar adds from the phenomenal 2016 vintage in Italy. On the left is the @massolinowinery Barolo which garnered 7th spot through a 95 point score on the @wine_spectator Top 100 list for 2020. On the right is @marchesimazzei Chianti Classico Riserva which earned a 97 point score from @decanter Scoring aside, these wines are built for long term cellaring and represent excellence from both Piedmonte and Tuscany. Expect retails in the mid $70 and $30 range respectively for two wines that will easily push to 2030 and beyond. #tuscany #barolo #piedmonte #serlapo @bonvidawines @renaissancewine (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_3lywh1aJ/?igshid=v10qjj3cbsh8
