Tag Archives: refosco

Wine Tour in Cormons, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

by chefbikeski Posted on April 14, 2012

In March, 2012 I had a chance to visit the town of Cormons, Italy, located in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, just a stone’s throw from the Slovenian border. Cormons enviable location places it in both the Collio and Collio … Continue reading →

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Ornella Molon Traverso – Wines of the Piave DOC, Veneto Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on March 19, 2012

Located in Selgarda, in the heart of the Piave DOC, Ornella Molon Traverso is one of the producers in this little-known region that is beginning to receive international attention. Wines have been cultivated in this region for hundreds of years, … Continue reading →

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Brasato di Maiale al Latte – Braised Pork in Milk

by chefbikeski Posted on January 8, 2012

The first time I cooked this dish, the decision was born out of desperation. During the winter months, I live at Sugarloaf, ME, and the nearest somewhat reasonable grocer is fifteen miles away. My refrigerator was pretty bare, and I … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Undiscovered Wines of Northeastern Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on June 5, 2011

This fall, Italiaoutdoors is leading two bike trips that explore the wine roads of the Veneto and Trentino regions of Northeastern Italy. Each day, on these or on any of our custom tours, as we wind our way through the … Continue reading →

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