Bruno Giacosa, legendary Italian winemaker dies.

  Sad news resonates with people.  We knew Bruno Giacosa had been ailing for some years, but the news of his passing this Monday stopped us in the moment to think of him, his love for his vineyards and his family, especially Bruna, his daughter.   It was an honor to know him and make this… Continue reading Bruno Giacosa, legendary Italian winemaker dies.

Difference between Barolo vs Barbaresco?

Grapes and vineyard worker for Elio Altare, LaMorra, Piedmont, Italy.

HERE is an educated, lively and well created video to give you a good background of two great red wines of Italy. When I first started visiting and working in the wine region of Piedmont, it was not easy to understand the differences between Barolo and Barbaresco. Basically they are two important villages surrounded by… Continue reading Difference between Barolo vs Barbaresco?