Orecchiette Pasta with Walnut Parsley Pesto, Asparagus & Spicy Sausage
Of all the pasta dishes in the world to love, and there are a lot of them, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage has long been one of my favorites.…
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Di Giovanna New Releases: 2021 Grillo & Nerello Mascalese Rosato
If you’re looking for refreshing, flavorful wines to quench your thirst this summer, then look no further than the latest 2021 release from Di Giovanna. The family-owned winery, currently managed…
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Tuscan Cuisine’s 10 Best Dishes with Wine Pairings to Match
Though we’re well-accustomed to zero-waste cooking, Tuscany was a pioneer in this culinary tradition. Most of Tuscan cuisine is based on using every part of each ingredient or recycling leftovers.…
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Fine Wine Worldwide: Your Guide to the 5 Top Regions
New year, new wine destinations! Treat yourself in 2022 and start exploring the fine wine regions of the world. I’m sure you’ve heard about Piedmont or Champagne, but how much…
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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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