It’s that time of the year when you have to think or check before you venture out. Restaurants close, shops close, offices close, sometimes without notice, and everyone heads for the beach or the mountains. With a stream of visitors we have had to make sure we book restaurants, not to ensure a table, but to make sure they are open.
National Cinema Museum, Torino
During the past week or so we have enjoyed 3 completely different tastings, from the small family-run, to the historical, to the “rockstar” newcomer. In their own ways all with unique styles and emphasis and in particular wines we enjoy drinking.
La Spinetta
Fontanabianca
Castello di Neive
Piacere Barbaresco 3rd-6th September
Not to be missed event in its 4th year. Chance to taste 50 or so Barbarescos. The Programme is arranged by the Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco
Palio di Asti 19th September
Famous horse race preceded by traditional street market on the Friday and Saturday and more. Info
Il Palio degli Asini in Alba, 3rd October
Hilarious donkey race to make fun of the famous Asti Palio that Alba kept winning and was subsequently not invited to. Details
80th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba, 9th October- 14th November
Taste the best of Piemonte at the world famous international white truffle fair held over several weekends. Wine, cheese, salami, hazelnuts and of course the best and most expensive truffle in the world.
A fuller list can always be found and downloaded at the local tourism site
Last night with dinner we opened a couple of good friends, a bottle of Sciorio Reginal, Monferrato Rosso D.O.C and a bottle of their Barbera d’Asti Beneficio both from the 2006 vintage. I always enjoy their company. The former which is a blend of Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon had been aged in barriques for an amazing 39 months, a stunning woody mouthful destined for longevity; full bodied, good length and surprisingly only 13.5%. The Beneficio had only had 24 months of the barrique treatment and despite 14.5% alcohol has a real elegance about it. Both wines offer exceptional value at <€10 a bottle and we mustn’t run out! (more…)
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