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Curated Italian wine subscriptions Passaporto, Orma and Mercato, where a palpable sense of place, people and culture of winemaking are explored each month. Join my community of curious palates, where the education in the glass.

REGION: Piedmont

A collection of wines I love from Piemonte, a region in the northwest I consider a second home. I visit annually, at least, and anchor myself in Barolo to spend a few weeks with producers from every major village. Piemonte is a special place and not simply because of the greats Barolo and Barbaresco. Its cuisine, culture of winemaking and grapes are vast and varied, aligning with my preference for clean lines and vertical expression in the glass.

SPOTLIGHT:

I Garagisti di Sorgono 2021 Monica di Sardegna ‘Murru’ Sardegna

Close your eyes, take a sip, where are you? Chianti? Barbaresco? Nope, you are in the hills of Mandrolisai in central Sardinia! Not known for subtlety, this gem is an aromatic, medium-bodied red showing wild peppercorn and taunt red cherries in the glass. From a collaborative effort of 4 friends who seek to emulate the ‘garage wines’ of Bordeaux.

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Vermouth

Vermouth is the sommeliers secret weapon and the sheer range of what I call "sipping Vermouth" is incredible. Long gone are the days of our parents dusty bottles of Dolin. Today, Vermouth production in Italy and around the world is varied and complex. Generally speaking, 3 styles exist: Extra Dry, or the driest Vermouth, always white and with the lowest level of sweetness. Bianco, a white with another level of sweetness, good on a warm day with ice. And, Red Vermouth, made with red grapes it can range from light to heavy, sweet, spicy, herbal... you name it. Here is a selection of sipping Vermouth I recommend. All are made in small production facilities, showcasing foraged botanicals and local wine grapes.

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