Few wineries have a better location than Conterno Fantino. Located at the “top of Monforte d’Alba” if you will, with view of the entire Piemontese Alps. The only thing better must be to be there early… more →
How To Wine Travelwrote 1 month ago: Vigna del Gris 2008 The most approachable of the crus in youth, showing floral, cherry and tomato se … more →
wrote 3 months ago: What’s really a bummer about Italian Dolcetto is that it’s so hard to find a good one he … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I’ve recently tasted a dozen examples of Barolo from the 2008 vintage and while only 12 wines … more →
wrote 1 year ago: 2007 Conterno Fantino Dolcetto D’Alba Grapes: 100% Dolcetto D’Alba Price: $15-$17 A reas … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Few wineries have a better location than Conterno Fantino. Located at the “top of Monforte d’Alba” i … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Part I. One of my favorite things to do is cook for my friends. My friends are troopers; they allow … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Notes from my visits on December 16, 2009. One of the coolest dinners I’ve ever had in Piemonte was … more →
wrote 4 years ago: Again, stayed at Corte Gondina in la Morra. The hospitality of Bruno Viberti and the team is unprec … more →
wrote 4 years ago: Geir Salvesen in Aftenposten (#1 daily non-tabloid newspaper in Norway) Saturday had an interesting … more →
wrote 5 years ago: First of all, I feel somewhat uncomfortable writing this post about the fantastic food and wine in P … more →