Mangialonga 2014

I'm back!!!

Since it was so much fun last year, I just HAD to come back. 
Last year I had the pleasure of volunteering, and I worked at the Start Line. This year I was at the ticket office, replacing Silvia Altare, since she was out of town. 
I didn't actually get to do the Mangialonga this year because I had to fly back to Norway, but it was still fun! Hopefully next year I'll be able to do the whole thing. 

 For those of you who don't know, Mangialonga is a wine event that takes place in La Morra, Piemonte. You sign up, get a glass and a "bib", and you embark on a 4km adventure where you get to taste world class wines, while experiencing the beautiful land Piemonte has to offer.

If you want to read more about Mangialonga, check out their website: here. 
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Summer 2014 in Wine

 

#tbt: Mangialonga 2013

Almost a year ago, I had the pleasure of participating in the Mangialonga.

For those of you who don't know, Mangialonga is basically a "walkathon" where you walk about 2km, while eating and drinking. Drinking a lot!

EVERYONE is welcome (you have to buy a ticket of course), but last year dogs, and kids, and adults, and cripples and whatever else came through the Start line and the crossed the finish line a few drops of alcohol later.

At the end, there is a party, with Moscato (as much as you may desire).

#tbt: Summer 2013

 

Ettore 'Sergio' Germano

Ettore 'Sergio' Germano produces wine in Serralunga D'Alba in Piemonte, Italy. At a tasting this summer, I had the pleasure of tasting both his reds and his whites. My personal favorite was the Herzu riesling, a refreshing white wine that is a recurring one in Cantina Granveien, also know as my home. I don't have much experience with his reds, but from what I can remember, they were quite good. I met Sergio for the first time this summer, and will be sure to return again soon.

Sergio Germano, current producer of Ettore Germano

Summer 2014

The calendar is filling up, mostly with wine visits. Earlier, Italy has been the only place on the agenda, but this year I am expanding my horizons, and the adventure continues in France. The whole family is renting an apartment in Beaune, allowing me to experience wine there as well. 

I believe we are visiting Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, and attempting to visit a few others. One of my favorites, Matrot, is high on my list of wineries to visit. 

foto: piemontegirl

elio altare, summer 2012

And, of course, Piemonte is on the agenda. As previous years, Altare is first on the list. Bartolo Mascarello, Vietti, Cavallotto and Ettore Germano are also on the schedule. We are trying to add some new wineries to the list, since we rarely visit new ones, but I love seeing old friends again. 

With the vacation fast approaching, the excitement is growing and growing. I can't wait!!

The World Atlas of Wine

I had to buy The World Atlas of Wine for my wine class. It's by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson.
It covers all the important wine regions, the types of grapes, and is a great book to read if you want to learn about wine.
And that is exactly what I am doing tonight. I opened a bottle of Barbera D'Asti 2010 by Oddero, and will enjoy a glass while reading about wine.
Look out for a more detailed post about the book later.