Who doesn’t love a good Barolo? Intensely aromatic, powerful flavors, and pairs perfectly with some of the richest dishes on the planet. We realized it had been years since we had opened a Barolo, so we decided to crack open an A&G Fantino Cascina Dardi Barolo Riserva DOCG from our cellar and see how it … Read more
Have you ever been in a wine store and confused over the sheer volume and types of wine? We’ve been there. Thankfully, when you stop to think of it the world of wine can be simplified down into a handful of core styles. So let’s break down the various wine types you may see and … Read more
When we visited Piedmont wineries, our primary goal was to try as many Barolos as we could. But because Piedmont is home to so many wonderful grapes, we were fortunate enough to try several other varieties that we fell in love with. One such grape was the more approachable Barbera, and E. Pira & Fligli’s … Read more
When we went on our wine tour of Piedmont, we knew we were going to be drinking a lot of Barolo. But at the same time, we were also excited to try lesser produced grapes in the region as well. Arneis was one such grape, and we came to fall in love with this gem … Read more
If you’ve ever started to plan a wine trip, got to the point where you began researching wineries, and felt utterly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Although we find researching wineries to be a fun part of planning wine travels, we must admit it is also one of the most tedious and time-consuming. When we planned … Read more
If you’re like us, your first thoughts when it comes to booking a wine tour in Piedmont is all about Barolo. Arguably one of the most famous wines in the world, and the most acclaimed Nebbiolo on the planet, Barolo has lifted Piedmont’s reputation as a fine wine producing region to the likes of Burgundy … Read more
When we booked our trip to northern Italy to go wine tasting, we knew we wanted to check out a great cross-section of wineries in Piedmont. Naturally, our first thought went heavy into checking out Barolo wineries to find out why the region is so acclaimed for Nebbiolo. But as Piedmont is more than just … Read more
If you are considering visiting Piedmont on an upcoming trip to go wine tasting, the odds are good you may be wondering where to stay. Not only are there several great wine regions to explore, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dogliani, Asti, and more, but there are also several villages within each you may want to consider as … Read more
One of the things students in WSET Diploma classes must learn is how to taste wine blind. Part of this is simply to get better at tasting wine. The other part of this is that the WSET Diploma exams that have tasting components often require us to identify characteristics in the wine such as its … Read more
Out of the six modules of WSET Diploma, none is more daunting than the D3 exam featuring still wines of the world. Part of this is because of volume- the module has a ~600-page book with dozens upon dozens of wine-growing regions, hundreds of grapes, and an untold number of facts and figures to remember. … Read more
