Book review: Italy, Piedmont – The Dream, the House, the Life
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Book Review: The Wines and Foods of Piemonte, by Tom Hyland
- Written by Diana Zahuranec
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The Wines and Foods of Piemonte by Tom Hyland is a thoughtful and user-friendly book that provides a wealth of information from a reputable source.
Book Review: Labor of Love, by Suzanne Hoffman
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Labor of Love: Wine Family Women of Piemonte by Suzanne Hoffman is a visually beautiful read, filled with captivating stories of twenty-two winemaking families of this northern Italian region.
11 Things you didn’t know were made in Piemonte
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Piemonte is already famous for producing some of the world’s finest wines. But did you know that this region is the birthplace of many other iconic Italian brands and gastronomic specialties?
Book Review: Hungry for Wine, by Cathy Huyghe
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This is a book review for Hungry for Wine: Seeing the World through the Lens of a Wine Glass, by Cathy Huyghe, a writer for Forbes.com on the business and politics of the wine industry and columnist for “Wine, Unfussed” at Food52.com. Published September 2015 by Provisions Press and available on amazon.com.
Top 20 Piemonte Wineries on Instagram
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Instagram is the ultimate in inspirational social media, and Piemonte is its model subject. With breathtaking panoramas, rolling vineyard hills, Alpine backdrops, and most of all producers who share what it’s like to make wine, here are the best Piemonte winery Instagram profiles to follow.
Top 10 Twitter Accounts to Follow: Piemonte Wineries
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Of all the social networks out there, Twitter is the most powerful and effective tool for keeping up-to-date with interests and, increasingly, news. Discover which winery accounts to follow so you can keep up with what’s going down in wine country, Piemonte.
Top Luxury Relais in the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato
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A vacation to the heart of Piemonte's wine country deserves the best accommodation these vineyard-covered hills can offer. Scroll through our selection of six of the most luxurious relais in the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato for an unforgettable experience in these UNESCO World Heritage hills.
5 Springtime Activities for Wine Lovers in Piemonte
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Springtime in Piemonte is beautiful, the weather is perfect, and towns are full of wine and food events. We’ve singled out five ideas of where to go and what to do in the spring.
Wine Laws and Labels: Common Sense Wins the Day
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When an EU wine labeling law was brought into the spotlight late 2014, it looked like 2015 was going to be a battleground between winemakers and shortsighted regulators. Thankfully, common sense saved the day.
Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers from Beginner to Connoisseur
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Christmas gifts for every type of wine lover
Winter is coming: 5 things to do in Piemonte before winter
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Living in the hills of Piemonte means savoring the rhythms of nature and knowing how to take advantage of what each season offers. Every period of the year presents something special, from outdoor activities to festivals and – how could we forget? – tasty seasonal bites that are made more desirable for their transient availability.
5 Lunch Spots for Wine & Food in Alba, Purely Piemontese
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Located in the Langhe and nestled between the wine zones of Barolo, Barbaresco, and the Roero, Alba is a popular tourist destination for wine and food lovers. Its population swells to several times its size in the fall, when the grape harvest is underway and the White Truffle Fair attracts thousands of international travelers. The town boasts many excellent eateries, and here we highlight some of Alba's best spots to sample the local food and, of course, enjoy the wine.
10 Unexpected Adventures in the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato
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Piemonte has an adventure for everybody, from fine wine lovers and foodies to outdoorsmen and quirky curiosity-seekers. This list of ten things to do in the UNESCO World Heritage lands of the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato takes you off the beaten tourist path (which, in Piemonte, is still relatively and happily untrodden). It goes a bit beyond the classic and much-loved wine tastings, dinner spreads, and vineyard walks to bring you recommendations from locals and tips extracted from our own archives. But don’t worry; we didn’t completely leave out the food and wine.
Italy's Kaleidoscope of Diversity is its Strength
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Wine expert Steven Spurrier of Decanter suggests a unified brand to help propel Italian wine sales abroad as consumption falls at home, but without losing sight of Italy's “kaleidoscope” of diversity. Is it time to launch “Made in Italy?”
Why are Italians Drinking Less Wine? Angelo Gaja has a reason or two
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Wine consumption has slowly but steadily been losing ground in Italy, although the consumption per capita is still high. How much have the numbers fallen, and why? Angelo Gaja lends his opinion to the discussion, contributing a voice from the heart of wine country in Piemonte, Barbaresco.
Picnics in Piemonte: the best places to enjoy springtime
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Spring has officially sprung in Piemonte! Pear trees have flowered, red poppies wave their heads in the fields and on the roadside, and locals have been caught in their shirtsleeves out-of-doors as blue skies and sunshine are here to stay.
Vineyard Weddings: the most charming places to get married in Piemonte
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Piemonte is experiencing a newfound interest among couples who want to celebrate their wedding in the green vineyards blanketing these hills.
The 5 Best Wine Bars in Barbaresco
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Discover the best places to drink a glass of wine in the zone of Barbaresco. Modern and traditional styles mix to create charming, unique, and intimate locales.
5 Ways to Explore the Langhe and Roero
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Adventure is everywhere in the rural agricultural area of Piemonte. These are five of our suggestions for enjoying it to the fullest, whether you're a first-time visitor or you already know and love this region.
Winter Activities in Piemonte
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Piemonte has some of the best territories and breathtaking landscapes for enjoying snowy winter days to their fullest. Read on for suggestions by Wine Pass for winter fun in Piemonte.
It's Christmas in Piemonte: Navigate the Holiday Markets
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Check off your list of Christmas holidays to attend in Piemonte using our mini-guide
A bottle from the past: What are the best historical wine shops in Turin?
- Written by Giuseppe Sciara
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Where to buy wine in Turin, with vast selections of bottles by famous producers and small family wineries, in historical locales that feel like stepping into the past
If you're interested in launching yourself into the discovery of Piemontese wines, Turin is an ideal city to use as a starting point. Rich with wine shops and wine bars, or enoteche, here are some of the most intriguing and historical locales where wines are encased in atmospheres that echo with the past. If you follow this list in order, then it becomes an enoteca-itinerary. We suggest you start at Porta Susa, one of the city's two main train stations (the other being Porta Nuova) and stopping point of the shuttle service between Caselle Torinese international airport and the city center. From the station you can easily reach Piazza Statuto on foot, an intriguing square full of dark legends like the obelisk and its entry point to hell directly underneath.
Blue waves in green hills: the best public pools in the Langhe and Roero
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Beat the heat in the Langhe and Roero with the best pools hidden away in the rows of vineyards: Take a dip, revive your body and spirit, and indulge in some tasty treats
The climate of the Langhe and the Roero in the summer can reach blazing hot temperatures. It's the perfect weather for maturing grapes to turn rays of sunshine into bottles of wine, but it's decidedly muggy for visitors and inhabitants of the zone. There could be nothing better than a hideaway crystalline pool among the rows of vineyards. And here in the heart of wine country, don't expect sticky cocktails and stale potato chips served poolside, but wines and regional delicacies that will truly let you submerge yourself in the culture and cuisine of the area. The pools that we've chosen are all open to the public and set amongst the green vineyards of the Piemontese hills. Don't forget to call and reserve a spot if you plan swimming on the weekend, days when the relaxation and cool relief of a pool are especially sought after.
Before and after dinner: Five wine bars of Barolo you can't miss
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Where to taste wine and eat when the wineries close for the evening?
Travelers who have visited the zone of Barolo know that wineries close up shop after 5:00 pm. We've done our rounds and found what we think are some of the best locales for tasting a nice glass of wine before, after, and evening during dinnertime. Our selection is tailored for those seeking wine bars that have a varied wine list with local producers; are lesser-known; serve excellent Piedmontese food; and have a pleasant atmosphere. Try these wine bars and let us know your favorite--from our list, or from your own experience!
The crus of Barbaresco, explained in style
- Written by Alessandro Masnaghetti
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The cru, or menzioni ("mentions") as Italians may call them, of Barbaresco are many and dear to producers and wine lovers – but they would mean even more, and their unique characteristics would be appreciated by more people, if someone explained their differences according to style. Alessandro Masnaghetti does just that.
The crus of Barolo: every angle has a story to tell
- Written by Alessandro Masnaghetti
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"In Barolo, every angle has a story to tell - and some more than others. So if time is short, choose wisely which corner you'd like to explore." (Alessandro Masnaghetti)