I’ve had the privilege of visiting Italy twice, with my most recent trip in the fall of 2022 for the Wine Media Conference held in Lake Garda. One of the highlights of the conference was uncovering the remarkable diversity of wine regions in northern Italy that are conveniently located near Lake Garda. I was already…
Tag: Piedmont
Wine of the Day: 2014 Josetta Saffirio Langhe Nebbiolo
2014 Josetta Saffirio Langhe Nebbiolo; A harmonious blend of Nebbiolo and Merlot offering very good value! This wine, from the Langhe DOC, is a blend of 85% Nebbiolo, and 15% Merlot. The grapes are sourced from the Comune of Monforte d’Alba where the predominant soil type is ‘Elveziano’, which is best described as marine deposits showing…
Chocolate Truffle Tart and Sparkling Wine – An Odd Couple?
Pairing Rosa Regale with chocolate dessert called Chocolate Truffle Tart