Category Archives: Wine Pairings

The Artichoke from Piedmont – Cardoons

by chefbikeski Posted on March 7, 2018

During our autumn Barolo Walk and Wine walking tour in Piedmont, we not only experience the grape harvest for the prized Barolo wines, we get to enjoy some of Piedmont’s distinctive culinary treasures as well. In autumn in Piedmont you … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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Wines of Liguria – Exploring Italy with Italiaoutdoors

by chefbikeski Posted on November 18, 2017

Tourists know Liguria as the Italian Riviera, famous for its beaches and the resort towns of Portofino and Cinque Terre. It’s a great location for our newest Italiaoutdoors gourmet walking tour. The region of Liguria forms a narrow coastal strip … Continue reading →

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What is Chianti? Exploring Italian Wines with Italiaoutdoors

by chefbikeski Posted on August 24, 2017

We are off next month on a private bike and wine tour in Tuscany, where we will enjoy panoramic views of the lovely landscape of this region while we explore Tuscany’s best wine areas. Tuscany, and its largest wine zone … Continue reading →

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