Bolgheri Rosso represents a completely different face of Tuscany. Bolgheri Rosso represents a completely different face of Tuscany. When people think about Tuscan red wine, they often think immediately of Sangiovese: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Morellino di Scansano. Bolgheri tells another story. On Tuscany's Mediterranean coast, particularly around the village of Bolgheri in the province of Livorno, varieties such as Cabernet S

Barbaresco: Storia, Nebbiolo e Abbinamenti (Italian Barbaresco Wine and Food Pairing Guide) Barbaresco is one of Italy's greatest red wines. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Because Barbaresco and Barolo are both produced entirely from Nebbiolo in the Langhe hills of Piemonte, Barbaresco is sometimes described simply as the softer, lighter or more approachable version of Barolo. That description is convenient. It is also inadequate. Barbaresco possesses its own terri

Formaggi Stagionati e Barolo (Italian Aged Cheeses and Barolo Pairing Guide) Castelmagno, Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Stagionato and Bra Duro By Chef Gianluca Deiana There is a moment at the end of an Italian meal when dessert is not necessary. Instead, a board arrives with several carefully selected pieces of mature cheese, perhaps a few walnuts or hazelnuts, good bread, and a final glass of wine. With the right cheeses, Barolo can be magnificent at this mome