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Tartufo d’ Alba- the king of white truffles

November 1, 2008

Tartufo bianco is still ten days away from being top quality, I am told. Tourists have been eating them since the end of September, but, to be really good, white... MORE


How not to make wine- factories occasionally make a drinkable beverage, but lack soul

October 10, 2008

During the harvest in Italy, we had a day off while we let the grapes ripen a bit more. I took the opportunity to see what it is like on the factory production... MORE



Why we work with the top farmer in each wine region- how to grow grapes

October 2, 2008

I am working with Renato Fenocchio at the 2008 harvest.  The wines are going to be quite tasty, a slightly cooler year has encouraged complex aroma development... MORE


News from the 2008 harvest in Italy

October 1, 2008

Barbara-jo and Milva both seem quite happy to be picking nebbiolo ... MORE


What is it like to pick grapes for the first time?

September 29, 2008

The third installment- the Nebbiolo isn't quite ready to pick yet with Renato Fenocchio, but Barbara-jo manages to find some work with Renato's father in law,... MORE