Canelli's Wine Cathedrals

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Published June 24, 2010 at 2:41 a.m.
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The 'Wine Cathedrals' of Canelli are hidden masterpieces of engineering and architecture. These underground cellars were dug out from the clay soil in the sixteenth century and extend for many kilometres beneath the town and surrounding hills ... They were then considerably lengthened in the nineteenth century and offer perfect thermal insulation and a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees Celsius, ideal for refining the wine's characteristics. Today they house over a million bottles of

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In Touch With Nature

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Published Aug. 1, 2010 at 2:23 a.m.
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It's great to make new friends here in Piedmont, so it was good to meet up again with Maria Pia Lottini of Agriturismo Tenuta Antica who we met recently at a neighbours wine tasting. Last night we enjoyed a lovely meal in her restaurant which featured a sensational seasonal risotto,  made by Maria Pia's mother, as well as a beautiful rabbit roll roasted with a filling of omelette and pepperoni, all washed down with their excellent 2009 Dolcetto d'Asti, Daniele, named after one of Maria Pia's

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Quick Guide to Acqui Terme, Piedmont

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Published June 6, 2010 at 10:40 a.m.
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Sitting in Italy's northern corner, the Piedmont Spa town of Acqui Terme, is only 55 km from Genova. Try the waters, stroll through the old quarter, sample the wines and enjoy fine food ... Once home to the tribes of the Liguri Statielli, the town became famous as the Roman town of Aquae Statiellae. The Romans were enchanted with the remedial qualities of its therapeutic waters. Referred to by Pliny and Tacitus in their texts, the hot sulphur springs and ancient baths helped turn the

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"Capotavola" arrives in Acqui Terme, Piedmont

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Published July 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
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“Capotavola” arrives in Acqui Terme tomorrow, with the beautiful Villa Ottolenghi as the background ... For two days, the town of Acqui Terme will host "Capotavola – Looking for Lost Recipes" , a touring event celebrating hidden and wholesome excellencies of traditional Italian fare. This is part of a tour of Italy to revive, at local and national level, the most representative historical dishes belonging to Piedmont culture and its motto "Arte et Marte". This two day event is open

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Relax in Piedmont

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Published Nov. 16, 2009 at 8:27 a.m.
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It is always nice to make new friends via the blogosphere so it was good to meet up with Natascha Di Mario of Agriturismo Verdita earlier this month via Twitter and yesterday in person with Nicolas at Cantina Maranzana ... for a wine tasting, cantina tour and lunch! ... Casa Dolcetto is very happy to recommend this lovely Agriturismo which is immersed in beautiful countryside overlooking rolling hills. The lavender farm at Agriturismo Verdita is an ideal spot if you are visiting the region of

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La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi Montessora

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Published March 10, 2009 at 9:07 a.m.
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Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi Montessora ... La Giustiniana's Gavi di Gavi Montessora is hands down one of the best value white wines from the Piedmont ... La Guistiniana are one of the few producers in the area whose chief aim is to realise the potential of that little known grape, Cortese (the grape that goes into Gavi ). These are also my personal favourite producers of Gavi and the Montessora my favourite Gavi wines around ... La Giustiniana's philosophy is that wine making starts in the

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