Magari

Magari

Ca’ Marcanda Magari 2019 It’s obvious, when you open a wine signed by Gaja, you know where you’re going: Angelo Gaja and his genius, his speeches that leave you speechless, just like his wines. And then the name, “Magari” (translated in…...
Volpaia

Volpaia

After almost 7 years, I return to Paradise: Chianti. It’s spring, green is everywhere and I feel at peace. And you cannot fail to stop in Volpaia, an enchanting village, and obviously to reach the Castello di Volpaia winery. After almost 7 years, I’m back...
Let’s start the new year off right!

Let’s start the new year off right!

I inaugurate the first dinner with friends of 2024 with this Barolo Cerretta 2016 by Ettore Germano. I had tasted (and purchased) this bottle in October 2020 during the splendid visit to Sergio, son of Ettore Germano’s winery in Serralunga d’Alba, and...
Burgundy that does not disappoint

Burgundy that does not disappoint

The “saga” of Burgundy continues to perfectly pair with the term “friends”. This is the wine that I decided to bring in response to the invitation of friends who we haven’t seen for a long time, friends of those who don’t need to...
Burgundy that heartens

Burgundy that heartens

It happens that it is the departure day for a week’s holiday: just arriving at the airport and… the flight is cancelled. This happened to our dear neighbors: quickly said, we need a restorative dinner. We make the food, they bring the nectar. And voilà, a...