It never ceases to amaze me how much good wine is available on our doorstep and how difficult it can be to find Barbaresco and Barolo abroad particularly in the UK. I suppose importers and retailers focus principally on volume or price/reputation i.e sell lots at low...
It’s been a busy few weeks but we have still been able to fit in a few visits to our neighbours either because we have tasted wines we like or through introductions by friends. We have also been trying to decide on suitable wines for our daughter’s wedding...
Here are the wines we enjoyed most at the recent blind tastings in Barolo and Barbaresco : A cena con il Barolo di Barolo a Barolo 1st April at Locanda nel Borgo Antico (9 wines tasted): 1. Sandrone Luciano Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2006 2. G. Camerano & Figli Barolo...
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...
