Butternut Squash Tart for a Heartwarming Winter Weeknight
Savory tarts have been on rotation for easy weeknight dinners all year long for me this year in France. I just can’t get enough of them. They make for such…
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Piedmont Travel Guide: Discover the Best of a World Class Region
Out of all the wine regions I’ve visited in my life, Piedmont is hands down my favorite. This Italian wine region checks all the boxes. Stunning views of verdant rolling…
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Freisa – A Rare Italian Red Related to Nebbiolo
Can you name Nebbiolo’s closest relative? A rare red grape native to Piedmont, Freisa apparently has a parent-offspring relationship with Nebbiolo. According to Ian D’Agata, the maestro of vino Italiano,…
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Arneis: Piedmont’s Great White Italian Wine
I first encountered Arneis while working at Adelaida Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, my very first job in the wine industry. We used to do monthly wine tasting sessions…
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Pelaverga a.k.a. One of Piedmont’s Most Delicious Rare Varieties
Let’s explore yet another delicious, rare variety from the rolling hills of the Langhe in Piemonte. Nebbiolo really steals the show in this Italian wine region. Yet there is a…
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Timorasso – From Nearly Extinct to Cult Classic
While Piemonte is an Italian wine region revered for its legendary red wines, the region also boasts an array of indigenous white varieties worth your time. If you love a…
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Slarina: Almost Extinct Age Worthy Red Wines in Monferrato
Rare Varieties is all about supporting producers passionately working to diversify the wine industry by honoring native grapes of their respective regions. In many instances, the efforts of producers featured…
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Grignolino – A Rebellious Yet Noble Red Variety in Monferrato
Stunning Monferrato, whose rolling vineyards are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies within the provinces of Asti and Alessandria in Piedmont. Famous the world over for its Barbera…
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Nascetta – A Rare Variety Making Memorable Wines in Piemonte
While Barolo and Barbaresco have rightfully driven Piemonte to worldwide fame, this leading Italian wine region also boasts several lesser-known, high-quality, rare varieties worth seeking out. On our five-day adventure…
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Oddero – Barolo Legend Sets the Bar High
If you’re planning a trip to the Langhe and trying to squeeze in as many winery visits as possible, be prepared to make some tough decisions. The area is jam-packed…
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