When the European wine world thinks of Chardonnay, the narrow strip of land north of Lyon immediately comes to mind, for obvious reasons. But Chardonnay is also one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, which often means poor, if not terrible, quality. Our friend Valentina @CadelBaio started … Read More
Harvest is pretty much over here in Langhe, most grapes are already in vat and have begun their journey: they will patiently wait until someone will decide to pull that cork and enjoy a great glass of wine. Speaking with winemakers and living in the area I think it’s pretty safe to say that another … Read More
What a fun 3 days with the Wicki family from Switzerland! Cooking class, truffle hunt and wine tour, we were able to share our love for Langhe and its food&wine culture. Here’s a photo with Renzo and Gigio, right after the truffle hunt. White truffles are ready, the vineyards are starting to show the entire … Read More
Did you know that our Wine Club shipment comes with delicious food pairings? Our friend chef Fabio from Confetti&Martinis creates four innovative yet traditional recipes each time. In the booklet, a step by step guide will help you re-create the magic of Langhe, wherever your home is. He is also celebrating his new Show Cooking … Read More
We find beauty in friendship and in sharing our values. Born in Piemontese land, the partnership between Alberto Olivero and Oneonthehill is based on a profound respect for the land and a tailor-made, sustainable lifestyle. Beautiful things do not harm the planet. The farming and the artisanal heritage that surround us, built year after year, … Read More
We are lucky to have a great group of friends in the area to share our passion with, we organize dinners, blind tastings, verticals during which we all learn from each other. Our friend Fabio, who is a lot into natural wine (on a island in Sicily working for a winery at the moment) brought … Read More
Have you had Luca Roagna yet? 5th generation producer from Barbaresco, the Roagna family has always farmed the land and made extremely classic wines, they are considered to be among the first pioneers of high-quality winemaking in Piemonte, if not in the country. We were invited to visit his cellar and it was a pleasure to … Read More
Ladies and gentleman, here I give you Cascina Baricchi’s new creation “Alastor”(Check out our post about Cascina Baricchi if you don’t know them). A crazy blend of Pinot Noir and Dolcetto first vinified together and then added to a second blend of 100% whole cluster Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and Barbera. The entire mass then goes … Read More
Terrific tasting last week at Palladino in Serralunga d’Alba, right off the square with the beautiful terrace for those of you who have been lucky enough to visit. It was one of the hottest days of the year and the appointment was at 3pm, but fortunately the cellar where Cappellano used to make his Barolo … Read More
The vast majority of producers in Piemonte sprouted from families that have pretty much always been in the area, farming and trying to survive, and now simply benefit from not having to purchase any land or a wine-making facility. Simone Scaletta had none of that: born in Torino and majored in Political Sciences, he decided … Read More
In the last decade or so we’ve been witnessing the demand for a certain type of Barolo and Barbaresco producer, which collectors and wine lovers from all over the world seem to be seeking out. Call them “classic”, “traditional” or “historical” they all share an idea of integrity when it comes to winemaking principles, an … Read More
TRADITION IS NOT ABOUT WORSHIPING THE ASHES BUT PROTECTING THE FIRE I met Lorenzo Corino a few months ago after doing some research in natural winemaking practices, of the real non-bs type. We sat at his dinner table for a couple of hours sharing stories, ideals and visions for the future, talking about his wines. … Read More
We all know how difficult wine can be, you walk into a store, a wine store in the best case, and there are so many options, so many regions, grapes, styles: most of the times, if the price is right, you end up picking the label you like the most. It’s like the lottery. During … Read More
I’m pretty sure we all agree that taste is individual: you might be a fan of oaky-buttery Chardonnay while I might enjoy a glass of Albariño more. BUT learning and understanding why you like what you like might be the most important thing in your wine journey. This is where blind tasting steps in: you … Read More
