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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Discover Ruché with Ferraris Agricola
I first heard of Ferraris Agricola while enjoying a Wine Scholar Guild seminar on the lesser-known varieties of Piedmont presented by Robin Kick, Master of Wine. As you know, my…
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8 Red Wines for Summer to Serve Chilled
When summer arrives and temperatures climb, many wine lovers tend to reach for white, sparkling, and rosé wines. Yes, these are often fresher and easier drinking with minimal tannins and…
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Di Giovanna Camurrìa Orange – Just What Summer Ordered
Summer is upon us my friends. In my opinion, the best time of year is here. When the days last longer, dinners are later, and I spend as much time…
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Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained
When it comes to wine tasting, deciphering the numerous aromas in wine isn’t necessarily easy for everyone. If you’ve ever looked at a winery’s tasting notes and seen words like…
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Rare White Piedmont Wines Worth Seeking Out
Nestled amongst the foothills of the Alps in the northwestern corner of Italy sits Piedmont, the country’s most world-renowned wine region. Rolling hills of elevations ranging from 150 to 600…
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