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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Buying Birth-Year Wine for Children

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Published July 11, 2010 at 12:28 a.m.

At two years old, my daughter is already pronouncing her judgement on wines. She does this in one of two ways ... She either takes a long sniff in the glass, or she puts her finger into the neck of the bottle, twirls it around and then sticks it in her mouth while putting on a thoughtful expression ... Her assessments currently consist of "dis one good" or "no like." Which means she already knows most of what she needs to be a competent wine drinker ... As you might expect, I have a fantasy of

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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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Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2004

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Published July 6, 2010 at 9:27 a.m.
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Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2004 ... Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc is the finest wine from the Scavino vineyards seemingly year on year, but the 2004 vintage is a masterclass in balance. It appears as though the true potential of Bric del Fiasc has now been realised, a project of over 30 years, and I'm looking forward to seeing if the Scavinos can raise the Barolo bar once more - vintage permitting ... Paolo Scavino has long been a favourite producer for Piedmont fans in the know,

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Tales from Piemonte - Part 1

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Published July 5, 2010 at 3:05 a.m.

The Italians have mastered the fine art of simply being Italian. The Witness series of snapshot films show the passion they feel for the place of their birth, in this case, Piedmont or Piemonte in Italian. This is part 1: ...

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Quick Guide to Stresa, Piedmont

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Published June 30, 2010 at 7:35 a.m.

Stresa lies on the western shores of Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy. A great favourite with travellers to this part of Piedmont, Stresa has an abundance of hotels, good shopping and numerous restaurants, plus great water sport facilities for enjoying Lake Maggiore to the full ... Stresa lies in a spectacular position on the northwest shore of Lake Maggiore, overlooking the Borromean Islands. First documented in 998, the town grew into a fishing community in the 15th century. Acquired by

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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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Quick Guide to Vercelli, Piedmont

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Published June 25, 2010 at 7:03 a.m.

Vercelli, Vercellae in Latin, is the capital city of the province of Vercelli in eastern Piedmont and one of the oldest towns in Northern Italy. Founded in 600 BC, it was the first city in Piedmont to have an administrative structure. The seat of Piedmont's first University in 1228, the town passed to the Visconti of Milan in 1335, and to the house of Savoy in 1427. French and Spanish occupation followed until it rejoined the rest of Piedmont as part of the Savoy domains in 1704 ... Today,

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Quick Guide to Susa, Piedmont

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Published June 12, 2010 at 2:52 a.m.
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the foot of the Cottian Alps, Susa lies on the banks of the Dora Riparia only 55 km west of Turin. Admire the mighty Roman Gate, see Italy's smallest amphitheatre and enjoy some fine food and great wines ... Susa, once known as the 'Gate to Italy', has always been a town of great strategic importance. Founded by the Gauls, it joined the Roman Empire voluntarily and was later visited by Hannibal and his elephants, conquered by Constantine, captured by Charlemagne and destroyed by

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*Book Giveaways* and an Excerpt from "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go".

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Published June 8, 2010 at 11:00 p.m.
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This month we are very pleased to introduce a guest post from Susan Van Allen , the author of "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go" , a book that has just won the Honorable Mention 2010 Eric Hoffer Book Award, Culture Category. The essay is entitled: ... The Royal Apartments in the Palazzo Reale in Turin ...   ...  However, before we get to the post, a contest for our readers!  ... Here are the details: ... Leave a comment on This post (see comment box below) ... on This blog ,

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