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'Cammina Cammina', Eno-Eco-Gastronomic Hike in Calosso, Piedmont
Staff Writer - May 3, 2005

 

Castello di CalossoWhile taking the eno-eco-gastronomic hike in Calosso, one encounters Moscato vines announcing the next harvest and paths between the vineyards, geography that speaks of men and nature, large farms, wineries, shady backyards, and smiling faces. Chatting without urgency while continuing to walk, the appetite grows steadily.
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Third Annual Sapori diVini
Staff Writer - April 29, 2005

 

Sapori diViniThe third Annual 'Sapori diVini' (play on words that means 'Divine Flavors", as well as 'Wine Flavors', takes off with the opening of two exhibitions, one of photographs entitled 'La donna è il vino' (The Woman is Wine), and one of paintings entitled 'Vinarelli di Torgiano, quadri che bevono vino' (Little Wines of Torgiano, Paintings That Drink Wine). The Piedmontese event, organized by the Pro Pinerolo organization lasts from April 30, to May 8, 2005.
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Third 'Vin da Stup in Fiore' Festival
Staff Writer - March 28, 2005

 

Vin Da Stupa in FioreThe 'Vin Da Stup' ('Bottling Wine'), was created two years ago by the 'Associazione Insieme per Caraglio' ('Together for Caraglio Association'), with two objectives: to revive the ancient tradition of bottling wine at Easter time, and at the same time, promote the local wine, Merola. The first two annual events were a great success with great participation by the locals as well as visitors from neighboring areas.
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Turin 2006: Local Products are the Food of the Game
Staff Writer - March 14, 2005

 

Torino, Olimpiady 2006During the 2006 Winter Games to be held in Turin, Piedmont, competitors, coaches, journalists and spectators participating in next year's Olympics and Paralympics games, will enjoy the traditional Turin food and wines. This will be made possible thanks to sponsorship of the event by the organization 'Paniere della Provincia di Torino', or 'Turin Province Basket of Goods'.
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Twenty Ninth Annual Vinum 2005 — When Wine is the Show
Staff Writer - February 22, 2005

 

Vinum 2003Vinum, the event promoted by the city of Alba, in collaboration with the Piedmont Region administration and the Ente Turismo Alba, Bra, Langhe e Roero (Alba, Bra, Langhe and Roero Tourist Office), and organized by the Go Wine Association, this year will take place on April 23, 24, 25, and on May 1st.
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Ideal Evenings at the Vineria "I Tre Archi"
Staff Writer - February 17, 2005

 

Tre Archi "Vineria" is an Italian neologism that defines a place where wine is sold. The vineria "I Tre Archi" (The Three Arches) is located in Buttigliera d'Asti, inside the Palazzo Biglione, a building dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The palace was recently restructured, but the original wooden ceiling was saved and the three stone arches, that were part of the original structure, give a characteristic, unique touch to the interior.
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Fourth Annual "Bere il Territorio", or "Drinking the Terroir"
Staff Writer - January 18, 2005

 

Red WineThe Go Wine association promotes the fourth annual "Bere il Territorio", or "Drinking the Terroir", a literary competition dedicated to young adults that met with great success in its three previous annuals.

The main section of the competition is open to all people aged 18 to 30.
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Turin Wine Trade Show: On the Side of the Wineries
Staff Writer - November 11, 2004

 

Promoting native grapes for new quality wine marketing.

Salone del Vino di Torino 2003The Salone del Vino di Torino, or Turin Wine Trade Show, is an open window on the world of Italian quality wineries. This fourth annual Salone is a classic-style trade show dedicated exclusively to professional, business operators an specialized press.
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Fast Times for 'Slow Food'
Gordon T. Anderson - October 26, 2004

 

Salone del Gusto 2004The point of view of an American journalist at the Salone del Gusto Internazionale, or International Flavor Show, held in Turin, at the Lingotto Fiere exhibition center, from Thursday, October 21 to Sunday, October 24, 2004 from 11am to 11pm and on Monday, October 25 from 11am to 8pm.

"It's autumn in Italy, when even soccer fans become preoccupied with something more important: food."
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Young Talented Chefs Give their Interpretation of the 'Taste of the Land'
Staff Writer - October 10, 2004

 

Il Gusto del Territorio 2004The Gusto del Territorio, or "Taste of the Land", debuts in Turin, bringing to town the modern interpretations of the Italian North-West gastronomic traditions. Ocean and mountain flavors, interpreted by talented chefs who share the capability to bring personal nuances to the richness of typical regional products.
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Piedmont CIA Worried About Export Crisis
Staff Writer - June 20, 2004

 

BarbarescoThe Sub-Alpine chapter of the Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori (CIA , or "Confederation of Italian Farmers") is sounding the alarm for Piedmont producers because of the current wine exports crisis.
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Giallo diVino (Mystery in the Vineyard)
Staff Writer - June 4, 2004

 

A mistery weekend during which participants are not supposed to discover a killer, but rather dig into the mystery of wine, exchange ideas and suggestions, investigate some of Italy's favorite mystery writers, enjoy the pleasure of drinking and reading well, as well as appreciate a weekend with interesting people.
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Risotto Revelation (Second Part)
Three divergent Italian rices are challenging the reign of Arborio

Janet Fletcher - January 7, 2004

 

What all these chefs did, and what I now do, is to stop cooking the rice while it is still firm to the tooth and a little soupy.
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Piedmont gets Wine Spectator's 100-point vintage
Staff Writer - December 12, 2003

 

For the first time ever, Wine Spectator Magazine, the undisputed wine authority in the United States, gives a 100-point vintage rating; it goes to Piedmont for its Nebbiolo-based reds in the 2000 vintage.
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Risotto Revelation (First Part)
Three divergent Italian rices are challenging the reign of Arborio

Janet Fletcher - November 26, 2003

 

Italian rice varieties with lilting names like Carnaroli and Vialone Nano show up in Bay Area markets to challenge the reign of Arborio
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Wine Salon (Salone del Vino) - Torino, Lingotto Fiere
Staff Writer - October 20, 2003

 

From November 16 to November 19, 2003, the Lingotto Fiere hosts the third Turin Wine Salon (Salone del Vino).
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Inside the Palace of King Truffle (Nel Palazzo del Re Tartufo)
Staff Writer - September 23, 2003

 

The 73rd National Festival of White Truffle, which will take place from October 3 to 26, 2003, in Alba, Piedmont, features a special presentation created by Bologna-based Istituto Graf and Mango's Studio Letizia – Art Design.
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