Bars & Clubs - July 16, 2009
Uncorked: A conversation with Gaia Gaja
Many people have referred to Angelo Gaja, current owner of Gaja Vineyards, as the King of Piedmont. His eldest daughter, Gaia, is most definitely worthy of the hyperbolized title of Princess. She carries on the family name and tradition with pride and passion, while holding "court" with the perfectly blended air of confidence and grace. During a recent visit to town, she spoke to OnMilwaukee.com wine expert Nathaniel Bauer.
Tags: gaja wine, piedmont, gaia gaja, barbaresco, nebbiolo

Bars & Clubs - July 9, 2009
Uncorked: Exploring the Magical Kingdom of Gaja
After five generations, this famed Italian producer has captured the hearts, souls and palates of anyone fortunate enough to experience their amazing wines. Be a part of the magic this week in the first installment of a two-part series on the family history and the wines of Gaja.
Tags: gaja, piedmont, Gaia Gaja, uncorked, nathaniel bauer, barbaresco

Dining - May 7, 2007
Ceretto is the star at scrumptious dinner
Alba, Italy arrived in Milwaukee Sunday night as Federico Ceretto of Ceretto Aziende Vitivinicole in the Langhe area of Piedmont in northwestern Italy visited Ristorante Bartolotta for a Piemontese wine dinner that included tastes of five Ceretto wines.
Tags: Ceretto, Alba, Langhe, Barolo, Arnesi, Moscato, Barbaresco, Bartolotta, Moet Hennessey, Urbieta, Asij, Bricco, Piemonte, Piedmont

Dining - Dec. 6, 2008
i vini di Piedmonte: il resto della storia
So I was sitting in my car outside of a locally owned wine shop where I was going to meet a few of my contemporaries and taste through wines from Northern Italy. It was the start of what is going to be a "tasting group" organized by a local wine instructor. We were all going to bri...
Tags: Barbera, Italian, wine, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Aldo Conterno, Marenco