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Tag Archives: Piedmont
Italian Wine Producer Reminisces About Past Truffle Hunts In New York City’s Central Park
As a group of people were led by a very enthusiastic dog, they were sometimes distracted by the diverse natural beauty of their surroundings – gentle slopes that were accented by a range of colorful autumn trees one minute and … Continue reading →
A Personal Victory with a Glass of 10 Year Old Moscato d’Asti
It was a gorgeous day, one of the hot ones as the weather swung from hot to cool to hot again, when I was visiting wine producers in the land of Moscato – Asti, Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy. I was in … Continue reading →
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The Madman of Moscato d’Asti
For almost a year, I have been delving deeper into the world of Moscato d’Asti DOCG from Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy. I’ve found it fascinating to research this style that inspired a worldwide trend of making semi-sparkling, sweet Moscato wines. As … Continue reading →
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The Birthplace of Moscato d’Asti: Wandering the Underground “Cathedrals”
As we descended further and further into the cavernous dwellings, it felt as if we entered another universe, an underworld of serenity that majestically displayed an untold number of bottles and barrels of wine. Further along, I felt the temperature … Continue reading →
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Tagged Asti, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti, Canelli, Consorzio dell'Asti, Coppo, DOCG, Italian Red, Italian Sparkling, Italian Sweet, Italy, Moscato, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Piemonte, Pomorosso, Sparkling, Sweet, Underground Cathedrals
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A Mosaic of Vineyards Make Up an Outstanding Wine Region
After many years of loving the wines of Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy, I recently had the opportunity to travel there to delve into the wines of Moscato d’Asti DOCG . But, of course, how can one visit a land that produces … Continue reading →
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Tagged Arneis, Asti, Asti Spumante, Barolo, Ceretto, Consorzio dell'Asti, DOC, DOCG, Dolcetto, I Vignaioli Santo Stefano, Italian Sparkling Wine, Italian Sweet Wine, Italian White Wine, Italy, Langhe, Moscato, Moscato d'Asti, Nebbiolo, Piazza Duomo, Piedmont, Piemonte, Santo Stefano Belbo, Sparkling, Sweet, Vignaioli Santo Stefano
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Piedmont, Italy: Not all the Wines are Well Known Superstars
Sometimes I have a plan to write about a particular wine subject that has been weighing on my mind, but sometimes I am led in a direction that I was not planning. This was the case with me wanting to … Continue reading →
