Italian Photoroll update: August 2010

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Published Aug. 3, 2010 at 8:56 a.m.
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08/10 - In keeping with our new look, we are spotlighting the latest addition of what we call the 'Italian Photoroll', featuring links to photographic blogs and websites all around Italy ... Please check out the links below or look out for the 'Italian Photoroll' now featured on the front page of this blog ... If you have an Italian Photo blog or website or know of another Italian Photo blog or website please contact us and we will be glad to add it the Italian Photoroll ! ... Alessandro

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Quick Guide to Alessandria, Piedmont

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Published June 27, 2010 at 2:47 a.m.
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The Historic City of Alessandria lies in the northwest of Italy, just 90 km from Turin. Head for the hat museum, admire the ... campanile and enjoy some fine food and great wines.  ... Alessandria, Lissandria in Piedmontese, is the capital of the Province of Alessandria in Piedmont. The city was founded in 1168 following the union of four villages, Borgoglio, Gamondio, Marengo and Rovereto. Named Alessandria, in honour of Pope Alessandrio III, it served as a major stronghold for the

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Guide to Alessandria, Piedmont

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Published June 2, 2010 at 2:55 a.m.
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Alessandria, Lissandria in Piedmontese, is the capital of the Province of Alessandria in Piedmont, north western Italy. The city lies about 90 km southeast of Turin and was founded in 1168 following the union of four villages, Borgoglio, Gamondio, Marengo and Rovereto. Named Alessandria, in honour of Pope Alessandrio III, it served as a major stronghold for the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa, the Holy Roman Emperor ... A varied and sometimes violent history followed: besieged

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italian photoroll

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Published July 31, 2009 at 7:24 a.m.
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In keeping with our new look, today's post showcases our new 'Italian Photoroll', featuring links to photographic blogs around Italy ... Casa Dolcetto recommends you check out the links below or look out for the 'Italian Photoroll' now featured on the front page of this blog ... Arona Every Day ... Livorno Daily Photo ... Milan Daily Photo ... Molfetta Daily Photo ... Novara Daily Photo ... Parma Daily Photo ... Rome Daily Photo ... RomePhotoBlog ... Torino Daily Photo ... Trieste Daily photo

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Notro Sangiovese - Bonarda 2008 Argentina

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Published July 14, 2009 at 10:11 p.m.
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This really interesting blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Bonarda from Mendoza region of Argentina. Medium bodied with aromas of ripe red berries, and a forest floor lushness. The flavors are soft and tannins are supple with a long silky finish. Found this for about $10 at The Wine Room of Forest Hills. 13% alcohol ... From Wikipedia ... Bonarda is a name applied to several different grape varieties used to make red wine : ... Charbono of California is widely grown in Argentina as Bonarda. It

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travel to piemonte: links

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Published Jan. 13, 2009 at 7:58 a.m.
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Piemonte: Here you will find some Piemontese travel links, obviously there are many more. If you have a favourite travel Piemontese website or blog, please leave a comment and we'll be happy to add it to the list below: ... canavese and lanzo valley ... city of turin ... lake maggiore and d'orta ... langhe and roero ... olympic mountains ... on the lakes ... province of alessandria ... province of asti ... province of biella ... province of cuneo ... province of novara ... province of turin ...

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