Tag Archives: Piedmont

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Five

Posted on August 1, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were now down to the last three wines of the tasting session at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I noticed that more of the early arrivals for the next hour session, were starting and I always marvel … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Luigi Giordano, Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo, Bussia, Cavanna, Italy, La Bioca, Luigi Giordano, Nebbiolo, Paesi Tuoi, Piedmont, Vite Colte | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Four

Posted on July 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While I was having this wonderful wine tasting at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was a pleasure hearing our moderator asking The Wine Raconteur Jr.’s Bride her opinion on the wines as we were going. I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Terra da Vino, Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barbaresco, Barbaresco DOCG, Barbera, Barbera D'Alba, Italy, La Bioca, La Casa in Collina, Langhe, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Vite Colte, Zabalda | 3 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part Three

Posted on July 25, 2025 by thewineraconteur

We were getting to the half-way point of fifteen Piedmontese wines at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan and not only were the two Raconteurs having fun, but so were all the other patrons that were coming in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Angelo Nego, Barbera, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Barbera del Monferrato DOC, Barbero d"Asti Superiore DOCG, Cari, Carola, Daje Mach, Ercole, Fra Germano, Italy, La Bioca, La Lune e I Falo, Langhe, Pelaverga, Pelaverga Piccolo, Piedmont, Taddone, Terre da Vino, Verduno Pelaverga DOC, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

The Wines of Piedmont – Part One

Posted on July 19, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Who wouldn’t be excited about a wine tasting labeled as “The Wines of Piedmont” especially when it is hosted and curated by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. It was also a tasting where all the wines were affordable, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Aureliana, Cortese, Cyrogrillo, Gavi, Italy, La Bioca, Langhe DOC, Manzoni Bianco, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Tra Donne Sole, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Italy Wine Tasting – Part Two

Posted on March 29, 2025 by thewineraconteur

There I was at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan for a wine tasting of Italian wines. We had just tasted three wines that were chilled and now we were going to start on the red wines. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Azienda Agricola Tintero, Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dalla Terra, Italy, Langhe, Lazio IGT, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Perla Terra, Piedmont, Ronci Valley, Rosso di Ne, Tenuta Ronci | Leave a comment

Italy Wine Tasting – Part One

Posted on March 26, 2025 by thewineraconteur

Since I was out, after recovering from pneumonia, I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan to pick up the Wine Club selections as well as to enjoy a wine tasting that they were holding. The first wine … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Andrea Faccio, Azienda Agricola Otella, Ciona Rosé, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Italy, Lombardy, Lugano DOC, Piedmont, Podere Ciona, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano di Lugano, Turbiana, Verdicchio, Villa Giada | Leave a comment

Christmas with The Wine Raconteur Jr. 2024 Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2025 by thewineraconteur

While my Bride was getting the main course prepared, she also had made her Caesar Salad, and vegetables. The main course of the meal, she started preparing the night before, as she was making two different types of Ribs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barolo, Bodegas Manzanos, California, Cascine Rivette e Marena, Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Grenache, Italy, Korbin Kameron, Manzanos Red Wine, Marchesi Villadoria, Moon Mountain District AVA, Moonridge Vineyards, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rioja, Rioja Alta, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Serralunga, Sonoma County, Sweet Isla, Tempranillo, Vino Tinto | 2 Comments

An Alba, an Amarone and a SEGC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day when I stopped by The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan as there were some wonderful wines being poured. It is now the only way to shop for wines and the selection is always great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged Amarone della Valpolicella, Apassimento, Azienda Agricola Commendatore G.B. Burlotto, Cabernet Franc, Chateau La Confession, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Dolcetto, Dolcetto D'Alba, France, G.B. Burlotto, Italy, Jean-Philippe Janouiex Domaines, Merlot, Piedmont, Rondinella, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Valpolicella, Villa Ca'Vendri, Ville di Antane | Leave a comment

My Seventieth Birthday

Posted on October 2, 2024 by thewineraconteur

As I have been told over the years “It is better to be seen, than viewed.” I heartily agree and though the brain may not agree, the body does feel the years at times. There is not much that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Arneis, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Chateau Cheval Blanc, France, Italy, Merlot, Piedmont, Premier Grand Cru Classe - A, Roero DOCG, Saint -Emilion Grand Cru, Terre da Vino, Villata, Vite Colte | 2 Comments

Dinner at Alpino Detroit

Posted on July 8, 2024 by thewineraconteur

I had just touched on the beginning of our dinner at Alpino Detroit in Corktown, after we had toured the renovated Michigan Central Station. I was happy to have read that when Alpino Detroit was being designed they eliminated the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged Acqui, Alto Adige, Brachetto, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Colli Orientali de Friuli DOC, Elena Walch, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Giacomo Bologna Braida, Italy, Lagrein, Perusini, Perusini Societa Agricola, Piedmont, Pinot Grigio, Ramato, Ronchi di Gramogliano | Leave a comment