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Brasato al Barolo – Beef Braised with Barolo

by chefbikeski Posted on February 26, 2018

Here’s a dish we see no matter where in Italy our Italiaoutdoors private tours take us – Brasato al Brunello or Chianti in Tuscany, Brasato al Valpolicella or Amarone in the Veneto, and Brasato al Barolo in Piedmonte. A perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Braising, Piedmont, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Pairings | Tagged barolo, Beef, brasato al barolo, Italian cuisine, Northern Italy, piedmont, private bike trips, private italy walking tours, Travel, Wine Tours | 3 Comments

The Terroir of Barolo

by chefbikeski Posted on February 15, 2018

Guests on our Barolo Walk and Wine tour in Piedmont enjoy some of the best wines in Italy in their breathtakingly picturesque terroir. Let’s begin by defining terroir: terroir refers to the complete natural environmental conditions in which a particular … Continue reading →

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Trofie con Pesto alla Genovese – Trofie Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and Beans

by chefbikeski Posted on February 1, 2018

Italy is home to many spectacular destinations, but Liguria and Cinque Terre certainly rank towards the top. We spend a week exploring this amazing region on our Liguiria and Cinque Terre walking tours, feasting on seafood and pesto and focaccia. … Continue reading →

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Agnolotti del Plin – Piedmont’s Favorite Stuffed Pasta

by chefbikeski Posted on January 19, 2018

I recently returned to the lovely Italy region of Piedmont to continue to research for our Barolo Walk and Wine Piedmont Walking tour. I recall my very first trip to the region, and my first taste of the local stuffed … Continue reading →

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Barolo – Where Luxurious Wines Spring from Italy’s Loveliest Vineyards

by chefbikeski Posted on January 6, 2018

The most prestigious wine zone in the region of Piedmonte, and certainly a contender for the best in all of Italy, is the Barolo DOCG. Barolo is located in the Langhe, the southwestern portion of Piedmonte, a few miles from … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Uncategorized

Brasato al Barolo – Beef Braised with Barolo

The Terroir of Barolo

Trofie con Pesto alla Genovese – Trofie Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and Beans

Agnolotti del Plin – Piedmont’s Favorite Stuffed Pasta

Barolo – Where Luxurious Wines Spring from Italy’s Loveliest Vineyards

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