G.D. Vajra
G.D. Vajra is one of Piedmont’s best kept secrets. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the winery in Piedmont and was thrilled that Giuseppe Vajra decided to visit Seattle to showcase their latest...
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Marziano Abbona 2011 Rinaldi Barbera d’Alba
I can’t get enough of this 100% Barbera from Marziano Abbona. The vineyard is located in Monforte d’Alba with an average vine age of 48 years old. The result is a concentrated wine with...
2013 Peiragal from Marchesi di Barolo
Marchesi di Barolo 2013 Peiragal is made from 100% Barbera grapes from the region of Alba. In the glass this wine is a gorgeous ruby color with aromas of ripe black cherry, black currant,...
Local Cuisine of Alba
Alba is blessed with a bounty of fresh ingredients to create the regional food. Here’s a list of the local dishes to sample when visiting the city. Carne Cruda Insalata di carne cruda is...
Piedmont
Piedmont is one of the 20 regions in Italy. Located in northwest Italy it is the second largest of the Italian regions. The area borders Switzerland and France and is surrounded by mountains on...
Unearthing the Nectar of Nizza
Nizza Monferrato is a small town located approximately 37 miles southeast of Turin and 12 miles southeast of Asti in the Monferrato hills in Piedmont, Italy. It’s a quaint little town that is famous...
