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A contrast in tastings
During the past week or so we have enjoyed 3 completely different tastings, from the small family-run, to the historical, to the "rockstar" newcomer. In their own ways all with unique styles and emphasis and in particular wines we enjoy drinking. Fontanabianca, Neive...
Dates for the diary
Piacere Barbaresco 3rd-6th September Not to be missed event in its 4th year. Chance to taste 50 or so Barbarescos. The Programme is arranged by the Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco Palio di Asti 19th September Famous horse race preceded by traditional street market on...
A reminder
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 Cabernet...
I Girasoli (the sunflowers) eats balls
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...
How to save hundreds and spend thousands…possibly
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...
Cascina Saria
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...
Viva la differenza
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...
Brief but welcome encounter at Le Torri
Last night we dined with some friends at Le Torri in Castiglione Falleto (one of the 11 villages that make up Barolo). As we ate our dinner enjoying some Cavalotto Langhe Nebbiolo we noticed that one of the brothers who make the wine, Alfio, was sitting at an adjacent...
Italian wines to the fore!
Italian wines to the fore- particularly Piemonte Despite the weaker £ versus the €, recent figures released by the UK government show that imports of Italian wines in 2008/2009 increased by 28% and captured 17.4% of the market to move closer to the top spot held by...
Target crows
Surrounded by such extraordinary wine and food it is always a problem keeping fit and healthy but there is a simple solution: keep chickens! For those of you who have visited, you will remember that our top field has a 5* chicken hotel set in about an acre with around 150 hazelnut trees
Latest Barbaresco tastings
It’s that time of year when we have the first opportunity to taste a wide selection of the new Barbareschi. This month the 2007 is showcased at a series of dinners in local restaurants aptly named “Barbaresco a Tavola”. The minimum requirement is for 2 year’s ageing...
Barbera- health advice
Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Barbera. Barbera is the safe, natural way to feel better and more...
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