Barolo finds itself in a tricky place. This famed slice of Italy's Piedmont region has been blessed with a string of good to excellent vintages. But if Barolo remains beloved by sommeliers and ...

“We only stock the best labels of Barolo, some Barbaresco, because that’s what the customers want” uttered the diminutive but opinionated sales associate with a huff. I was in Alba, a town tucked into ...

Fred Tasker has retired from the Miami Herald but is still writing about wine. He can be reached at [email protected]. You’re a wine lover, right? Good. Now picture yourself living in Italy’s ...

But they don't have to be mutually exclusive – at least not in north-western Italy, where you find both within a short distance.Liguria and Piedmont offer sea and mountains in a very small area. The ...

Brasato al Barolo, or beef braised in Barolo wine, is a classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Customarily, the beef is a roast that is slow-cooked, then sliced and served like a pot roast. The ...

If Paola Lanzavecchia has her way, Barolo will soon be a wine ranked alongside the best names in Burgundy. As winemaker and owner of Villadoria Winery in Italy’s Piedmont region, she represents the ...

Brahm Callahan is a man who is serious about wine. The Deerfield native is one of only a hundred or so master sommeliers (wine stewards) in North America. This coveted title is bestowed upon those who ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. It is Barolo 101 today as ...

‘Tis the season to power through wine tastings and festivals and to savor special dinners that pair a menu with the wines of a single producer. Here’s a small collection of events coming up soon that ...