Tasting Barolo, Barbera and Barbaresco from Prunotto

The historic Langhe area is located in southern Piedmont between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti in one of the most beautiful and captivating winemaking areas in Italy. Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto are the three most important grape varieties grown in The Lange territory. Vineyard management in The Langhe requires that producers prune vines with … Read more

Italian Kitchen Ricasoli Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 17

Italian Kitchen is welcoming November with a new feature menu inspired by Piemonte, Italy and a Special five-course Ricasoli Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 17   Italian Kitchen is welcoming November with a new feature menu inspired by Piemonte, Italy, a region celebrated for its exceptional wines and prized truffles. The menu showcases three seasonal dishes, including … Read more

A Tasting of Wines from Italy

The best part for me is to try wines from regions that I am unfamiliar with.

Kitchen Table Restaurants Announces New Venetian-Inspired ‘giovane bacaro’ in Vancouver, BC

Award-winning BC-based hospitality group Kitchen Table Restaurants will transport locals and future visitors alike on a sensory tour of Northern Italy when it opens the doors of its new Venetian-inspired wine bar giovane bacaro on the lobby level at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel this spring.

#TasteItalia Saffron Zucchini Tajarin

TASTES OF ROERO: Saffron Zucchini Tajarin with Arneis White Wine 

The Terroir Of Piemonte Dinner Event – Friday, November 8th

La Terrazza and Vinea Wines welcome Azienda DeMarie winery owner Paolo Demarie for a Majestic Dinner Experience “The Terroir Of Piemonte ” Friday, November 8th. Tickets now available italo@nullvinea.ca or 604-657-6647

A Review – Cibo Trattoria Summer Wine Dinner series – Wines of Piemonte

  The Piemonte region is one of my favourites having visited there in September of 2013. Many of the dishes were familiar favourites but with the distinct signature of Chef Josh Gonneau. The five course Piemonte inspired dinner was paired with a wonderful selection of wines. We were given an overview of the region, terroir, and … Read more