In the Chinese market, Barolo is often regarded as the "pinnacle," while Roero is often overlooked. However, in the blind ...

It began with a rather macabre question from my inner voice. “What,” it asked, “would you eat if you had just one final meal?” Then came the obvious follow up: “And what would you drink?” Forget, for ...

Barolo finds itself in a tricky place. This famed slice of Italy's Piedmont region has been blessed with a string of good to excellent vintages. But if Barolo remains beloved by sommeliers and ...

Barolo, the old expression goes, is the wine of kings and the king of wines. It is a classic example of synergy between a specific grape variety (in this case, Nebbiolo) and a particular place.

Let me start with a confession. So far in my life as a wine lover, Piedmont has proven to be a conundrum. I’ve had a hard time getting my head around it, and an equally hard time finding my way “in,” ...

Before the economic crisis of 2008, just having the word 'Barolo' on a label was enough to ensure solid sales for this tannic red wine from northwest Italy. Produced in a small and hilly region, this ...

It began with a rather macabre question from my inner voice, “What,” it asked, “would you eat if you had just one final meal?” Then came the obvious follow up: “And what would you drink?” Forget for a ...

Brasato al Barolo, or beef braised in Barolo wine, is a classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Customarily, the beef is a roast that is slow-cooked, then sliced and served like a pot roast. The ...

VAIL ” This week’s Wine University at Larkspur Restaurant will feature the Nebbiolo grape of northwestern Italy and its most famous “royal Italian” wines. The Piedmontese word “nebbia” refers to the ...

Take a look at any number of Aspen wine lists, especially those in Italian hotspots like the long-loved Ellina and the newly opened Aosta Ristorante and Sant Ambroeus, and you’ll find that the local ...

Brahm Callahan is a man who is serious about wine. The Deerfield native is one of only a hundred or so master sommeliers (wine stewards) in North America. This coveted title is bestowed upon those who ...

‘Tis the season to power through wine tastings and festivals and to savor special dinners that pair a menu with the wines of a single producer. Here’s a small collection of events coming up soon that ...