Last night with dinner we opened a couple of good friends, a bottle of Sciorio Reginal, Monferrato Rosso D.O.C and a bottle of their Barbera d’Asti Beneficio both from the 2006 vintage. I always enjoy their company. The former which is a blend of Barbera and...
As keen golfers we are often asked whether we can play in Italy as it is not renowned as a golf destination compared to Spain and Portugal. Edoardo & Francesco Mollinari had to learn somewhere. In Piemonte there are some very good courses close to our house but...
With no significant rain for over 2 months, watering the garden has become a chore and with chickens to be chased the evening routine can take almost 2 hours. One possible solution is to install an automatic watering system so having sought advice from a couple of...
A last minute arranged visit to Cascina Saria at the weekend for 2 Norwegian visitors confirmed just what good value their wines are. I love their tasting room overlooking Coazzolo and Castagnole delle Lanze and the reception accorded to us by Maura and her father...
Since the 80’s I have generally avoided the Bordeaux “en primeur” campaign. In fact since moving here I have only really drunk claret from the dwindling stock that I purchased for modest prices years ago. I agree with Robert Parker who tweeted recently that the...
