Ep 427: Some Things to Consider When Traveling to Piedmont (in Person or Through the Glass)

<p>After a week-long trip to Piedmont, Italy with a group of 20 patrons, I give an update on the region and offer some ideas on how to explore the wines on the ground and through the glass.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/3AE2145F-822F-4126-A7F6-62D8D58D81E0.jpeg" alt="" width="403" height="302" /><em><span style= "font-size: 8pt;">View from La Morra</span></em></p> <p>Tips and producers mentioned/that we visited or that I recommend visiting: </p> <p>1. To explore Nebbiolo, first hit Roero, then Barbaresco, and finally Barolo (first La Morra and Barolo, then Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga, and Monforte).</p> <p>Roero producers: <a href= "http://www.matteocorreggia.com/en/homepage/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Matteo Correggia</a>, <a href= "https://massuccowine.com/en/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Massucco</a></p> <p>Barbaresco producers: <a href= "http://www.produttoridelbarbaresco.com/index.php?lang=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Produttori del Barbaresco</a>, <a href= "https://en.punset.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punset</a>, <a href="https://www.cascinadellerose.it/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Cascina delle Rose</a>, <a href= "https://www.rarewineco.com/producer/bruno-giacosa-barolo/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Bruno Giacosa</a></p> <p>Barolo producer: <a href="https://www.agricolamarrone.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marrone</a>, <a href= "https://marchesibarolo.com/en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Marchesi di Barolo</a></p> <p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/3CDB4E95-9416-47DF-808B-48F40C5F26CB.jpeg" alt="" width="260" height="347" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-size: 8pt;">Marina Marcarino of Punset in Barbaresco</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p>2. Barbera regions: Nizza, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti, Barbera Monferrato</p> <p>Ni