A taste of the Loire

A taste of the Loire

Grapefruit: this is the dominant note that has impressed me when tasting this Sancerre La Vigne Blanche 2017 signed by Henri Bougeois. We are in the famous Loire Valley, a land of exceptional French wines including the noble and refined Sauvignon Blanc which is best...
Trentino arm in arm with Mexico

Trentino arm in arm with Mexico

On the one hand we have a region of Italy, specifically Northern Italy, specifically an area, the Trento DOC, specifically an autochthonous white grape variety: the Nosiola. On the other hand we have Central America, specifically Mexico, specifically guacamole: the...
The countercheck

The countercheck

It started from a simple advice request of a friend: “Elena, which wine would you suggest to pair with asparagus?” And so I listed a dozen white wines, Italian and international ones. Two days later I found at the door (we are still in isolation...
Je reste chez moi – I stay at home

Je reste chez moi – I stay at home

In this period of global confinement, whatever it is forced or recommended, it is good to focus on everything that is around us wherever we are, whether it is our Country or the one that is hosting us or which – as in my case – has adopted me. The symbolic...
Bolgheri: indissolute love

Bolgheri: indissolute love

It is love at first sight, you can only remain enchanted by this territory that despite being so young shows so high skills and competences of all those people who believed in it … and were right. Bolgheri DOC was born only 25 years ago, so in general all the...