Category Archives: Wine

Gratin di Porri – Leek Gratin

by chefbikeski Posted on February 22, 2015

Leeks are a member of the garlic and onion family, believed to have originated in central Asia.Grown by the Greeks and Romans, Emperor Nero is said to have eaten leek soup every day to make his voice sonorous for delivering … Continue reading →

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Risotto ai Cavolfiori – Cauliflower Risotto

by chefbikeski Posted on January 31, 2015

We are visiting Sudtirol on a couple of cycling tours next season, our Bike the Wine Roads of Trentino-Alto Adige adventure. We cycle along lovely bike paths that follow the Adige river, predominately flat, but surrounded by majestic steep hills. … Continue reading →

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Nals Margreid – Wines from Alto Adige

by chefbikeski Posted on January 23, 2015

Italy’s northernmost wine growing region is Alto Adige, also known as South Tyrol. Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, this region was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire until the close of World War I. It is a fascinating region … Continue reading →

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Basics of Italian Wine – What’s in this bottle?

by chefbikeski Posted on December 30, 2014

While browsing in any US liquor store in the Italian wine section, I often see other shoppers totally mystified by the label on a bottle of wine from Italy. We are accustomed to selecting our wines via the type of … Continue reading →

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Bele Casel – Asolo Prosecco DOCG

by chefbikeski Posted on July 25, 2014

“Dear Kathy, It will be our pleasure to welcome all of you in our winery! we are a small winery so the tasting will be done in our house and everything will be just familiar…hope this will not be … Continue reading →

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Italian Food, Wine, and Travel

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Category Archives: Wine

Gratin di Porri – Leek Gratin

Risotto ai Cavolfiori – Cauliflower Risotto

Nals Margreid – Wines from Alto Adige

Basics of Italian Wine – What’s in this bottle?

Bele Casel – Asolo Prosecco DOCG

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