There are no shortage of classy restaurants in Piemonte and the best quite often have prices to match but every now and then we stumble upon a gem that provides exceptional cucina without breaking the bank. Davide Odore is a talented chef and Io e Luna in Montebello...
It is so easy to become totally immersed in the world of Barbaresco and Barolo that one becomes blind to some of the delights just down the road: actually in the case of Caluso an 1 1/2 drive from Neive to the north of Torino. The ancient Erbaluce grape, whose name...
Recently we had the good fortune to enjoy the peerless hospitality of “Team La Spinetta” for an entire day. The occasion was the second Hands-on Day created for members of their Liter (sic) Club, a great international bunch, the origins of which are clear....
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...
