Sunday Dinner

I really enjoy cooking. The only problem is that I am a super picky eater. But being able to cook for myself is allowing me to expand my horizon and experiment with different foods and flavors. And it's been really fun!

On today's menu is Rosemary Chicken with Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes. The Asparagus is cooked in oil and lemon with some pepper. I wrap it in tin foil and put it in the oven with the potatoes. The potatoes laid in boiling water for about 10 minutes before i put them into a pan with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and pepper. 

  
The end result was pretty good. And with some Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto, who can complain?! Happy Sunday!!

Mangialonga 2015

Mangialonga will be on Augusy 30th this year, 2015. 
For those of you who don't know what the Mangialonga is, it is a "4km non-competitive enogastronomic hike along the wine pathway of La Morra."

I have been lucky enough to attend for two years, and will hopefully get to go again this year! 

You can read about my experience last year here.

Blenheim - Pictures

 Cavallotto Pinner - always a winner

 Home made syrup- YUM!

Burlotto - Pelaverga 2013

<sup>Burlotto is one of the oldest producers of Barolo. Today Fabio Allessandria, is the winemaker. 

Pelaverga is an old, grape variety, and a rare grape variety as well. The Burlotto family has grown the grape since the1800's. The pelaverga grape is know to make lightly sparkling, strawberry flavored wines.


The Pelaverga 2013 has a cherry red color and the aromas include cherries, notes of bourbon, and even hints of white pepper. The wine is dry, but fruity, medium bodied and rich.


You can visit the Burlotto website to learn more about their wines.</sup>

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. 
Follow them on Facebook.  

Rinaldi

 When I was i Piemonte in July, I had the pleasure of visiting Rinaldi. They had just gotten a very cute puppy and we ended up playing with it for a while. After, we went in the winery Mrs. Rinaldi gave us a tour, while "Beppe" ran around working. They don't produce as much wine as some wineries in the area, but it certainly is worth getting a hold of. After the tour, we had the pleasure of  tasting some of their wines.

I am currently in Piemonte, and I went back to Rinaldi, mostly to play with Carlotta Rinaldi's dog, and of course to say hello to the family. The puppy is so big, but still so cute. Carlotta took me on another tour, and we tasted some of the wines yet to be bottled. I absolutely loved the dolcetto, and the barbera is smooth and easy to drink. However, the wine that was most interesting is their Rosae.

The story goes: Carlotta's grandfather, Rinaldi, was in the second world war and met another winemaker from Piemonte, in Rocche. They made a deal that if they met each other back in Piemonte, they would exchange some wine plants. Rinaldi would give away nebbiolo and receive rocche. And, they both survived the war, and exchanged plants. Because Rinaldi's Rocche is planted outside the Rocche region, they had to make up a name, and since the wine is very floral, the named it Rosae (rose). They only produce a small quantity, mostly for the family and for fun, but I thought it was really good.

Off I Go!

Last summer, I had the pleasure of working at Vietti Winery in their vineyards. Now I am off again! I don't know what I will be doing, but I know it will be great! 

The main task last year was Green Harvest, where we reduced the number of clusters of grapes per vine. The reason behind this is to maximize the quality for the remaining grapes, and to get rid of any ruined or underdeveloped grapes. 

 

 

Cappella del Barolo

Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie, or Capelle del Barolo as it is also refered to, was built in 1914. It was originally built as shelter for the farmers, but was soon left to nature. The chapel is located near Brunate, which is an important cru. The Ceretto family purchased vineyards in the area, and bought the chapel as well. The family soon wanted to do something with the chapel, and thought of renovating it into a "tempel for wine". 

David Tremlett and Sol LeWitt designed it together, Tremlett the interior and LeWitt the exterior. Trewlett wanted to create a something that "would attract people to spend a pleasant day; to sit, drink a glass of wine, read a book, talk, maybe pray too".

 

Friday Pizza

Summer 2014 in Wine

 

Burlotto

This was my first visit to Burlotto, and it was a great one. The wines were of excellent quality, the wine maker was wonderful and the visit was fun.
Burlotto has been making wine for about 6 generations, and to this day, they still stomp their grapes by feet. As seen in the movies. 
Tradition is a huge part of the wine making, as you can also see in the labels. 
I will definitely be going back here. 

Mario Veglio and the World Cup 2014

#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