Tag Archive 'Italian wine'

Barolo on the Mind

Posted in Wine on Aug 27th, 2010

     Screw summering in the Hamptons.  I want to fly my personal jet to Piedmont.   Instead of craning my neck to get a glimpse of the latest bimbo from the Real Housewives of New Jersey gallavanting by on horseback, I want to get lost in the vineyards, dine on Braised Rabbit and sip endless […]

Read Full Post »

Italy: Where the Emperors Get Down and Dirty

Posted in Wine on Apr 12th, 2009

In Roman times, the ultimate show of power was to own a vineyard. In fact, one of the highest honors possible was for the Emperor himself to prepare you one–actually planting and pruning with his own two hands.

Read Full Post »