Among the bottles opened on Christmas Eve, La Spinetta’s Barbaresco Valeirano 2012 quickly became one of the most talked-about wines at the table. This tasting note looks back at that evening and at what makes this cru from Treiso stand out in the Barbaresco landscape.
The Barbera d’Asti Festival in Castagnole delle Lanze is one of those events that perfectly captures the spirit of Piedmont: great wine, local food, live music, and producers who proudly pour the best of their work. Here’s a recap of the highlights and the standout bottles from this year’s edition.
Moscato d’Asti is one of Piedmont’s most misunderstood wines: often dismissed as “too sweet” because of low-quality mass-market bottles, yet capable of extraordinary finesse when produced with care. This guide explains how real Moscato d’Asti DOCG is made, why quality varies so much, and how to recognize the producers who do it right.
