The history of the Alfieri Castle dates back many centuries and the family archives evidence that there were vineyards around the area in the 14th century. Wine has been produced at the current site for 400 years. Originally the ancient fortress enclosed the village...
Andrea Sottimano’s wines were our first real introduction to the best wines of the area when we were buying our house here and they have remained a firm favourite. Before our purchase we had a high quality dinner in Antinè accompanied by Andrea’s wine, at...
I had wanted to visit the cantina of Marchesi di Gresy for some time as I had always admired the house on the hill above Tre Stelle with it’s terrace on the roof offering 360° views. I had assumed that that was also the Cantina but as it turned it, that is the...
It’s been a hectic few weeks that has included a trip to the UK with golf , another visit to the San Siro, a couple of tastings, some good meals and unsuccessful visits to the car registration centre. I still continue to serve as a Trustee at the Bader...
Dinner with “Barolo di Barolo” in Barolo – Three events dedicated to the “King of Wines”. On Friday 1st, Friday 8th and Friday 15th April 2011 twentyseven producers from Barolo will present their Barolo DOCG wines in some great restaurants in Barolo. A gourmand...
