Tagliolini or tajarin is a Traditional Piemonte fresh pasta made with egg yolks. The thin, rich ribbons embrace the delicate shavings of intense white Alba truffle perfectly

 Tagliolini or tajarin is a Traditional Piemonte fresh pasta

As the sun drops behind the steep hills it creates a perfect vision of the legendary Piemonte fog

 As the sun drops behind the steep hills it creates a

Snappy, fruity Barbera is the perfect companion to decadent, rich Piedmontese fonduta with poached eggs

 Snappy, fruity Barbera is the perfect companion to

Fresh, snappy Barbara d’Asti complimenting rich, dense potato flan

 Fresh, snappy Barbara d’Asti complimenting rich, dense

Asti is home to some of the steepest vineyards in the world, with slope gradients over 50%. Termed “heroic agriculture” all hillside vineyard work is done by hand.

The majority of winemakers grew up watching their grandfathers work out thru trial and error what areas of the hillsides would be suitable for grape cultivation.

Most plots of land are 4 hectares or smaller; in fact, 60% of producers have less then 2 hectares of vines.

Moscato d’Asti: The Sparkling Side of Piedmont

 Asti is home to some of the steepest vineyards in the

5th generation winemaker Marco Dogliotti with his cru Moscato from 25 year old vines, Gianpiero Scavino of Ceretto with their mineral driven Moscato.

A master class of 5 wines from the 2018 vintage, presented by their respective winemakers. *Link in Bio*

 5th generation winemaker Marco Dogliotti with his cru

 Buon giorno Monferrato! Master class taught by Karen

Bestowed with the number one spot on Wine Enthusiast Magazine ‘The Enthusiast Best Wines of 2018’, Barbera is experiencing a revolution.

I had the fantastic opportunity to attend the ‘Barbera Revolution’ Master Class and unveiling of the 2016 vintage of Barbera d’Asti.

The class was curated by author and Italian Wine Editor for Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Kerin O’Keefe and President of the Consorzio Tutela Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato, Filippo Mobrici.

Held at Foro Boario Pio Corsi, in Nizza, Monferrato, the heart of the Asti region, 19 wines from the 2016 vintage representing Barbera d’Asti DOC, DOCG and Superiore were presented.

 Bestowed with the number one spot on Wine Enthusiast

 Buon giorno Piemonte #asti #alba #piemonte #fog #winetravel

Baking class and wine pairing at International School of Italian Cuisine

20 mins of hand mixing for the most rich, yet elegant zabaglione to top our hazelnut cake

 Baking class and wine pairing at International School of

The first of many flights of Barbera d’Asti

An exciting, just lovely pairing with Moscato d’Asti

 An exciting, just lovely pairing with Moscato d’Asti Tutti

Renowned Barolo winemaker GianPiero Scavino of the legendary Ceretto estate, with their acclaimed Moscato d’Asti.

The majority of Moscato d’Asti winemakers are prominent producers of renowned Barolo and fresh Barbera d’Asti.

Moscato was traditionally a wine that they made for the family and kept to themselves.

 Renowned Barolo winemaker GianPiero Scavino of the

From the renowned Ceretto family, consistently one of my favorite Moscato d’Asti with its distinctive minerality.

Gold in colour with engaging aromas of citrus blossom, geranium, musk, apricot, sage and minerality.

Mineral washed peach, apricot, nectarine, plum and a hint of almond are accented by fresh acidity.

Mango and peach linger between each lush, refreshing sip.

Ceretto ‘I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano’ Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2018

 From the renowned Ceretto family, consistently one of my

View of Canelli, the heart of Mocato d’Asti DOCG from Castillo Gancia