Meat Meet Nizza, Nizza Meet Meat
A slice of Arrosto alle Nocciole, served with a glass of Nizza DOCG.
We’ve explored the land of the Monferrato and the Asti Monferrato hills that are a UNESCO World Heritage site in a previous article. We have also talked about the UNESCO heritage of Italian cuisine, and also piemontese cuisine and food in the Monferrato with an appetizer recipe and a mushroom pasta recipe.
And now, for the next recipe in our series exploring Italian cuisine, it is time to move on to the entrée, or secondo as known in Italian. Again, much like in the nearby Langhe, most second dishes are based on meat: beef, pork, chicken, and rabbit are all common to find on tables.
Why is our appetite whet for meat? It’s Andrea Ivaldi’s doing! When we were speaking with him during our VeroTalk about his wines, and we got tasting the rich, structured 1613 Nizza Barbera wine we asked what would he pair it? The first thing out of his mouth was meat, one with lots of flavor and richness to match the structure of this bold red wine.
Nizza DOCG: Ready to Discover
The Monferrato is often overlooked in comparison to its famous neighbor the Langhe and its aged red wine DOCGs (the highest level of Italian wine denominations) Barolo and Barbaresco, but the Monferrato has its own aged red wine DOCG as well (other famous DOCGs from the Monferrato are the sweet Moscato d’Asti and Brachetto d’Acqui). Seeing as the Monferrato is home to some of the best barbera wines in the world, it seems fitting they offer the Nizza DOCG, an aged barbera wine almost like a riserva.
A relatively new DOCG, it was codified in 2004, it is named for the heart of the Monferrato, where four generation winery Ivaldi hails from, the town of Nizza Monferrato. Made in only 17 cities, or comuni, this red wine must be made from 100% barbera grapes and be barrel aged for a minimum of a year.
An example of how to tie up a beef roast for this recipe.
A big red wine with soft tannins, winemaker Andrea Ivaldi says it can easily hold in the cellar for even up to 30 years, definitely competing with its neighboring Barolos. As well for wine pairing, it favors Italian secondi entrées. As well, with the world famous Alba White Truffle, a wine like the Nizza 1613 can also hold its own against the highly aromatic truffle.
A Piedmontese Classic: A Pot Roast Recipe for the Ages
Arrosto alle Nocciole, or Beef Roast with Hazelnuts, is a classic dish from Piedmont, Italy, where hazelnuts are a staple. A versatile recipe, you can serve this hot, right out of the pan, or, to make prettier cleaner pieces of meat, you can also rest the roast overnight in the fridge. Chilled, the roast becomes much easier to slice. To reheat, simply warm the gravy in a skillet, place your 1-1 ½ inch thick slices in the gravy, making sure they are covered, and let everything warm up together, occasionally adding broth and turning the roast pieces to prevent sticking or burning. Serve when the slices are warmed through and soft.
As well, this recipe works great as a beef roast recipe in the crock pot! Just put it on in the morning, then pull it out and make the sauce at dinner time. Also great for hosting dinners, you can make it the night before and just warm it up ready for your guests.
As an added bonus pro-tip about this recipe, Vero collaborator, Jacqueline Mitchell, who worked for 10 years as a cook in Piedmont, says “when you make the hazelnut paste, don’t feel you need to use it all in the sauce if you feel the flavor is too strong! Any leftover or unused hazelnut paste with a little sugar and cacao powder for a sweet Nutella-like treat called Gianduja to serve with cake or cookies for dessert.” Talk about an added benefit… maybe we will “accidentally” make too much hazelnut paste next time we serve this dish.
The Hazelnut Connection
There is a reason that so many Piemontese dishes, like this arrosto alle nocciole, use hazelnuts as ingredients: that is that the hazelnuts from the Langhe are famous all over the world. In fact, certain types of hazelnuts, like the “nocciola trilobata” that some farmers like the woman owned Silvia Martini, are one of the foods and products that are protected by Italian law!
Hazelnuts from the Langhe are prized not only for their intense flavor but also for the way they add depth and texture to savory dishes: ground into a crust, blitzed into a paste for sauces or as pesto, or folded into stuffing, they bring a subtle sweetness and toasted richness that lifts slow‑cooked meats and roasted vegetables. In the hills of the Langhe and close to Barolo country, farmer and chef Silvia Martini grows these IGP‑certified “Nocciola Trilobata” hazelnuts with organic, regenerative practices, producing nuts that are especially expressive when used in arrosto alle nocciole and other Piemontese dishes.
Wine Pairing with Arrosto alle Nocciole
When considering wine pairing with entrées and secondi, thinking about the differing strength or delicacy of flavor, textures, and spices and seasonings, variety is key. A four generation winery like Ivaldi in Nizza Monferrato has a little bit of something for nearly meal! Between all their versatile and varied wines, you can find something for every dish, and every person. Aperitivo? Try bubbles and their Andrea Alta Langa. A mushroom pasta like our recipe last week? Try a fresh, young red like the single vineyard Piccona Barbera d’Asti. A nice steak or roast for an entrée? An aged complex red like their Nizza DOCG is a unique alternative to nearby Barolos or Barbarescos and will be a wine pairing to remember. Finishing off the meal with a little dessert? Sweet wines from Ivaldi are delicious to pair with, such as their Moscato d’Asti and Brachetto d’Acqui. No matter your need, dish, or personal preference, Ivaldi can help you serve a great authentica Italian meal… from start to finish!
A cozy Italian beef roast, with a hazelnut gravy, ready to enjoy with a glass of 1613 Nizza DOCG.
When we were chatting at our VeroTalk from the Ivaldi’s wine cellar in Nizza Monferrato, moderator and wine educator Mary Beth Vierra asked winemaker Andrea Ivaldi his recommended wine pairing with the Nizza DOCG. He right away talked about how well this wine goes with meat, like big roasts, or even steaks on the grill. Andrea mentioned aged cheeses like the Piemontese cuisine staple Castelmagno or the pungent fontina pair well with this wine. However, he said it is also great on its own, as a meditation wine, to thoughtfully sip with friends after dinner.
We also love to pair this Arrosto alle Nocciole with wines from the Langhe, as it is a dish that is also deeply traditional in that nearby area as well. In this neighboring region the same hazelnut‑heavy cuisine finds a natural match in Aldo Clerico’s elegant, vineyard‑driven Barolos from a classic Barolo, or single vineyard crus like his Barolo Serralungad’Alba andBarolo Ginestra. These age‑worthy Nebbiolo wines mirror the structure of the Nizza, with firm tannins and aromatic complexity that stand up beautifully to the hazelnut‑laden gravy and succulent slices of roast. For a more versatile, everyday pairing, try the Langhe’s version of barbera, with a Barbera d’Alba; great if you want to extend the wine list beyond the Monferrato and into the heart of the Langhe.
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Arrosto alle Nocciole - Italian Beef Roast with Hazelnuts
Cooking and Prep Time: Several Hours
Ingredients:
1 Beef Roast (such as for a pot roast)
3-4 large Onions
2-3 Carrots
2 Celery stalks
1 sprig fresh Rosemary
1 sprig fresh Thyme
2 cups Red Wine
500g Hazelnuts or 2-3 tablespoons of Hazelnut Pesto
as needed Salt/Pepper
as needed Broth
Optional: 1 Garlic clove
Suggested Wine Pairings
Ivaldi | 1613 Nizza Barbera Red Wine
Procedure:
1. Begin by tying off your roast to make it easier to manage during cooking. Sprinkle all sides with some salt and pepper. Using a splash of olive oil in a tall dutch oven or pan and sear all sides of the roast over high heat.
2. When browned, cut your onions, carrots, celery, and if desired garlic, in large chunks and scatter them around the roast in the pan. Chop finely the rosemary and thyme together and sprinkle them over the vegetables with more salt and pepper. Keep occasionally stirring the vegetables and turning the roast.
3. Once the vegetables are starting to soften, add the red wine and stir the vegetables well. When most of the red wine has cooked off, add broth to come about halfway up the roast, then cover the pan and let simmer over low to medium heat for several hours, at least 3-4. During this time, occasionally turn the roast for even cooking and stir the vegetables.
4. While the roast cooks, prepare your hazelnuts for the gravy. In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts into a fine paste. The nuts themselves will have enough natural oil to create this paste, so trust the process and keep pulsing. When a peanut-butter like texture, set aside for later. If you are using the hazelnut pesto instead of whole hazelnuts, skip this step and just use the pesto as is from the jar.
5. The roast will be cooked when easily pierced by a fork. When this happens, using the strings tying the roast together, gently lift the roast from the pan to a cutting board and cover to let rest while you make the gravy sauce.
6. Remove the pan from the stove and using either an immersion or stand blender, begin to blend the contents until homogenous and fine. Pass through a strainer or chinois to remove any last chunks, then put the gravy back into the pan. Add your hazelnut paste a little at a time, mixing well and tasting until finding the perfect mix for you.
7. When ready to serve, gently remove the strings and gently slice or break the roast into pieces and serve with the hazelnut gravy over the top.
8. To make prettier cleaner slices of meat, you can also rest the roast overnight in the fridge. Chilled, the roast becomes much easier to slice. To reheat, simply warm the gravy in a skillet, place your 1-1 ½ inch thick slices in the hazelnut gravy, making sure they are submerged, and let everything warm up together, occasionally adding broth and turning the roast pieces to prevent sticking or burning. Serve when warmed through.
N.B. This recipe is courtesy of Trattoria Risorgimento in Treiso, Italy.
Try Ivaldi’s Wines from Monferrato
This Alta Langa Spumante, or an Italian sparkling wine, is an Extra Brut, with flavors of bread crust, caramel and candied fruit, with great acidity and salinity, a hint of sage and a long mineral finish.
Made following the traditional Champagne method, it ages on the lees for 30 months in the bottle. Alta Langa is a newer DOCG that is steeped in history and is an up-an-comer amongst Italian traditional method sparkling wines.
This vintage wine is from vineyards at 200 meters that are harvested slightly late to give the wine more structure. A Blanc de Blancs made from 100% chardonnay grapes, fine and persistent bubbles are present with an inviting straw yellow perlage.
Tastes Like: Bread crust, caramel, and candied fruit.
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery | Biodynamic | Bottle fermented | Champagne Style
Fun Facts: - This wine is named for the current winemaker, Andrea Ivaldi, the 4th generation of his family to make wine, and the first to make a sparkling wine.
- A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi practices regenerative farming.
From the prestigious Barbera d’Asti denomination, this Barbera takes its name, Piccona, from the single vineyard where it is harvested in the Monferrato of Piedmont, Italy. A ruby red color, it has a complex bouquet of red fruits and berries. On the palate, the typical Barbera acidity comes through in a pleasant manner, balanced with the tannins and a certain robustness for an overall balanced and persistent wine.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
Nizza is the Barolo of Barbera, made from the birthplace of Barbera, Nizza Monferrato, the home of the 4th generation winemaking family, Ivaldi, and place where this wine is grown and made. This Nizza Barbera is a delicious old world style red wine with a rich cherry taste and an incredible mouthfeel.
This Nizza DOCG is made only in the best years, always made with 100% Barbera grapes, but only the best of the best of the Barbera clusters goes into this wine, before it spends 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels then 2 years resting in the bottle.
Made with native yeast fermentation, on the skins for 15 days. it has a pretty ruby red color with garnet reflections. A fruity bouquet transforms into spicy notes as it opens, and on the palate this wine has nice tannins and acidity balanced by a robust body.
The name of this red wine, 1613, is a homage to the siege of Nizza Monferrato in 1613 by the Mantovan army, showing the strong roots the Ivaldi family has to their home town. The women gathered to pray all night, and after the siege was lifted and won by Nizza Monferrato, an oil lamp in the church spontaneously burst into flames, despite the lack of spark and oil. Known as the ‘Miracle of the Lamp’, this wine pays homage to that evening, bearing not only the year as a name, but the image of the oil lamp on the label.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
Piedmont is known for nebbiolo… but not like this! A step away from your powerful Barolos, this Nebbiolo from the Monferrato still retains the hallmarks of the grape, but with a unique twist. The fresh, cherry fruit flavors and soft tannins are pleasant, and those fruit flavors seem to meld seamlessly with the gorgeous nose for an overall structured, yet easy to enjoy wine.
Tastes Like: Crunchy fresh cherries
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery | Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Natural Wine
Fun Facts: The name of this wine, Cento, is to honor the founding of the winery by great-grandfather Guido Ivaldi.
From the land of Piedmont and bold, tannic, powerful nebbiolo wines, this red wine is crafted to give us something a little different. Still intense, the flavors here are more delicate red fruts like strawberries and raspberries. We have a wonderful palate with a refreshing fruit-forward acidity and a long finish. A touch of wood aging in used barrels helps to round out the tannins and add a hint of baking spices like cinnamons and cloves.
Tastes Like: Rasperry and Cherry Cola
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Winery | Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Natural Wine
Fun Facts: - The name of this wine, 1921, refers to the date that the first generation of Ivaldi winemakers started farming Freisa on their land in the Monferrato of Piedmont, Northern Italy.
- The grape is named, “freisa” which is derived from the local Piemontese dialect word for strawberries.
“Can we make Brachetto popular, please?” is how VinePair headlines why this artisanal, aromatic red sweet sparkling wine, just recently imported by us first time to the USA, made it to VinePair’s list of 13 Best Sweet Wines.
An aromatic grape, brachetto, creates a pleasantly slightly sparkling sweet red wine, with delicate rose flower and strawberry notes and strawberry and hibiscus taste. ‘Susbel’, in the local Piemontese dialect of Ivaldi in the Monferrato, refers to the location of the vineyard of this Brachetto d’Acqui, where the sun is bright and well exposed.
Left four days in contact with the skins and fermented with native yeast, this natural wine has a bright and clear light red color, dotted with fine effervescent bubbles. Sipping, the immediate impact is indeed sweet, yet with enough acidity and a hint of tannins to create a harmonious and balanced wine that keeps you coming back for more.
Wonderful to serve slightly chilled to sip with friends in the backyard on a hot summer day, or to serve with fruity desserts. Try pairing it with cheese, like with Humboldt Fog goat cheese - it goes incredibly well. It can also pair with charcuterie. Made with native yeast fermentation and has a residual sugar of 120 g/l.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
Who doesn’t like chamomile and honey? That’s what this wine reminds you of! It’s a Moscato d’Asti that appeals both to sweet wine lovers and dry wine drinkers wanting a moment with a touch of sweetness.
The name of this wine, Ros du Su, means ‘Rays of Sunlight’ in Piemontese dialect where this Moscato d’Asti comes from. Looking at its bright, golden-yellow color, it is easy to understand the inspiration for this name.
In the glass, the aromatic qualities of moscato are the first noticeable aromas, but underneath subtle and persistent notes of honey and acacia and chamomile flowers come forth creating a complex bouquet. Tasting, the sweetness of the residual sugars are well balanced with freshness and sapidity. A pleasant wine that keeps you sipping, it pairs well with desserts, but is every bit as enjoyable alone in contemplation.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldipractices regenerative farming.
Try Arrosto alle Nocciole with Langhe Wines
Dogliani is known as the area which produces the best dolcettos in the world. This expressive structured yet easy-to-drink red wine has purple color, and floral bouquet with red plum notes. On the palate, this dolcetto opens pleasantly with notable tannins that are, however, not overpowering. It finishes with light almond notes. Coming from a single vineyard near Monchiero, this Dogliani is also make with native yeast fermentation.
It can be enjoyed just after bottling, yet it can better itself after a bit of aging in bottle.
Tastes Like: Juicy plump, plums
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Single Vineyard
Fun Facts: Originally called Dolcetto di Dogliani, local winemakers lobbied to change the denomination to simply ‘Dogliani’ to avoid the misconception that this wine was ‘little sweet’, as suggested by the translation of ‘dolcetto’ in Italian. They wanted this special dry red wine to be able to make its own name, and let its importance stand for itself.
A really good, soft and fleshy Barbera from Alba, from a single vineyard located in the Barolo designated wine region, one of the best areas for Barbera. Nice acidity and fruitiness with some spice, thanks to 14-16 month aging in new and used oak.
A very balanced and elegant wine on the nose, and a good body and structure on the palate with a pleasant and vibrant acidity. A rounded wine with fresh yet fruity notes that finish with a creamy texture thanks to the oak barrel aging.
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Tastes Like: Pretty, ripe, dark cherries
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Single Vineyard
Fun Facts: With its aging, this Barbera d’Alba technically follows guidelines for a Barbera d’Alba Superiore, but winemaker Aldo Clerico decides to declassify it.
It is a wine with great structure and personality, an excellent expression of the nebbiolo vine. With a delicate floral bouquet of rose and violets, there is also a finish of licorice. Tasting it really brings out its elegance with pleasant yet decisive tannins that signal great potential for good aging.
As well, the native yeast fermentation used to make this nebbiolo natural wine lets you taste the natural terroir of the Langhe.
Tastes Like: Crunchy pink cherries
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation
Fun Facts: This Langhe Nebbiolo is known as a ‘Baby Barolo’, since it comes from Barolo vines, and is a great introduction to the Langhe wines, where some of the best reds in the world come from.
This is one of the best Barolo wines from the Langhe in Piedmont Italy as well as a great value from one of the storied families of Barolo wineries. This Barolo red wine is the maximum expression of the nebbiolo grape from Aldo Clerico. With vineyards right next to those of Domenico Clerico Barolo vineyards, this Barolo is a good substitute for Burgundy wine.
This garnet colored artisan Barolo has red fruit, rose and spicy leather and tea leaf aromas with elegant structure, long finish leaving a silky mouthfeel. On the nose it is very intense while floral notes mix with typical vineyard scents of violets and red berries. On the palate, the violets blend with licorice flavors and noticeable tannins. A creamy texture from the oak barrels creates a pleasant mix of fresh yet complex flavors.
Tastes Like: Cherries and licorice
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Single Vineyard
Fun Facts: This is Aldo's first wine made from 5 different Barolo designated vineyards surrounding his home in Monforte d'Alba, all within the Bricco San Pietro MGA. He vinifies each vineyard and then does an assemblage, creating each vintage a unique expression of his nebbiolo vineyards. It is also made with native yeast fermentation, so can be called a natural wine.
Made with native yeast fermentation, this Barolo Serralunga is a special natural wine. Rich on the nose with dried violets typical of the nebbiolo grape, the bouquet is austere and profound with balsamic notes. Once sipped, the earthy texture is out of this world, which marries pleasantly with the structure, fruit and spice of this elegant red. Well accented tannins are soft and decanting is strongly recommended.
Tastes Like: Earthy Spices
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Single Vineyard
Fun Facts: This is a single vineyard Barolo from the Serralunga d'Alba village, known to produce the most age worthy Barolos.
Made from the sought-after Ginestra Barolo Cru, this single vineyard wine epitomizes the greatness of the nebbiolo grape from the Barolo wine region, in terms of structure, age-worthiness and fruit expression. The native yeast fermentation used in making this natural wine also helps bring out the special and sought after terroir of the Ginestra cru.
An intense garnet color, on the nose this Barolo tends towards red fruits, with a touch of balsamic notes. As it opens on the palate the elegant tannins harmonize with the acidity for an overall richness that creates a pleasant and enjoyable experience while sipping alone or with food.
Tastes Like: Balsamic Tabacco leaves
Farming & Winemaking Highlights: Biodynamic | Native Yeast Fermentation | Single Vineyard
Fun Facts: The Ginestra cru is very limited and only a few wineries have access to harvest from there. Aldo can thanks to his wife’s, Valentina’s, Conterno family vineyards.
Fun Facts: The hands on the bottle represent Aldo’s two daughters; for this reason he often says this is the wine closest to his heart.
Italian Hazelnuts to Cook with and Enjoy
Simplicity at its best: nuts and nothing else! Woman artisan farmer Silvia Martini cares for her trees to ensure that her hazelnuts are healthy, delicious, and wonderful enjoyed simply with little flair. These hazelnuts, hand selected by Silvia from her harvest are toasted and packed under vacuum to maintain their freshness.
How We Enjoy This Food: Enjoy them on their own as a healthy snack, crushed as a garnish for a savory roast, and baked into sweet cookies.
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic | Gluten Free
Fun Facts: These hazelnuts are certified IGP (or indicazione geografica protetta, a protected geographic indication) from the Langhe. That means they are protected by law as special.
Simple three ingredients: hazelnuts, salt, and pepper, yet packed so full of flavor! This is a great all-purpose sauce to keep in your kitchen, as an alternative to your usual pesto as a pasta sauce, but more, like add it to your favorite salad. This truly tastes like you are eating salted hazelnuts, just in a creamy, pesto form. Made in the shop of woman artisan farmer Silvia Martini.
How We Enjoy This Food: As a pasta sauce, especially with Hazelnut Flour Pasta
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic | Gluten Free
Fun Facts: Try this as your next sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise.
Create a unique dish for your next Italian Night dinner at home with this pasta! Made from a mixture of wheat flour and hazelnut flour from woman artisan farmer Silvia Martini, this pasta has a unique flavor and texture. Cook it slightly al dente to truly feel Italian, and drizzle on a little Italian extra virgin olive oil for a simple and delicious meal.
How We Enjoy This Food: Serve this pasta with simple sauces to let the hazelnut flavor shine through. Bonus points for dressing it with a hazelnut pesto.
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic
Fun Facts: This product is entirely “made in Italy”, as even the wheat used to make the additional flour is grown and processed in Italy.
Lusciously sweet, it is not overpoweringly so. Creamy, it is a wonderful and classic blend of hazelnut and chocolate flavors. Pronounced jahn-due-ya, this cream that is a blend of hazelnuts, cacao powder, and sugar, was originally born in the Piedmont capital of Turin before eventually being commercialized by Ferrero as “Nutella”. In fact, that is why we consider this a great alternative for those that find Nutella too sweet or processed. Made in the shop of woman artisan farmer Silvia Martini.
How We Enjoy This Food: Use as a Nutella alternative with whole ingredients
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic | Gluten Free
Fun Facts: Gianduja is the original predecessor to Nutella. In fact, it can be considered like an Artisinal Nutella.
Gift Sets for the Langhe and Monferrato Wines and Products
Nestled just a few hills over from the Langhe winemaking zone of Piedmont in Northern Italy, is Asti and the Monferrato. Locals in Piedmont know, that the Nizza DOCG from the Monferrato is a sure-fire win in your wine glass. But perhaps one of the most famous exports of the Monferrato, is Moscato d’Asti, a sweet and delectable semi sparkling wine made with the aromatic Moscato grape. Also lesser known is the similarly sweet and semi-sparkling (or frizzante) red wine made with another aromatic grape, Brachetto d’Acqui.
So it is no wonder why a 4-generation winery like Ivaldi in Nizza Monferrato cultivates and crafts all three wines! Try them all in this tasting trio to discover the best Monferrato wines, and with shipping included in the Continental US on any order with this set, why don’t you add on other wines from Ivaldi, like their sparkling Alta Langa?
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
This box includes a three pack of these unique farm-to-glass :
Tucked in the hills of Northern Italy is a land of rolling hills covered in vineyards known as the Langhe. While famous for the Italian King of red wines, Barolo, there are several other varieties that hail from the area that are just as delicious. Wines made with grapes from Dolcetto, Barbera, and Nebbiolo are prized from the Langhe, and native born producer Aldo Clerico has them all in his blood. In this set, try these less famous jewels of Piedmont and the Langhe: a dolcetto from Dogliani, a Barbera d’Alba, and a Langhe Nebbiolo… all from the cream of the crop vineyards in Piedmont.
Shipping in the Continental US is also included for this set, and extends to any other products you add to your order… so this is an excellent time to add on a Barolo or two from the Langhe.
These wines were featured in a VeroTalk with winemaker Aldo Clerico and Vero Chef Jacqueline Mitchell live from Italy in an authentic Italian Trattoria! Watch this virtual food and wine pairing event HERE.
Included in this box are:
Barolo is considered one of the most sought after red wines in the world. It’s made from the nebbiolo grape, which is know for having a great balance between acidity and tannins, and ages very gracefully.
This set contain a Barolo DOCG and ‘Baby Barolo’, a Langhe Nebbiolo made from Barolo vines, by Barolo area native, Aldo Clerico, in Monforte d’Alba.
Any red wine lover, especially one seeking hard-to-find treasures, would enjoy side by side to compare Aldo’s Barolo and his Baby Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo! Barolo’s elegance, aging ability, and fullness of character all blend together to create a delicious red wine that lingers on the palate.
This special offer set has shipping included for the Continental US. Great as a gift!
Included in this box are:
Barolo is one of the best red wines in the world. Made with 100% nebbiolo, it must have at least 3 years of aging before release. But are all Barolo’s the same? Certainly not!
This Barolo Gift Basket is for the true wine connoisseur, consisting of Barolos from different villages, MGAs (or CRUs), vineyards, all with different terroirs, each producing a Barolo with different nuances.
This gift set includes:
Aldo Clerico’s Classic Barolo estate sourced from multiple storied vineyards around his home;
Single vineyard Barolo Ginestra, a highly sought-after MGA, or Cru, well known for its exclusivity where Aldo Clerico has an "in" thanks to his wife also coming from a legacy Barolo family;
Single vineyard Barolo Serralunga d’Alba coming from the area of the Barolo wine region with the oldest terroir, resulting in an a super age worthy Barolo with the earthiness and mouthful of a volcanic wine.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Piemonte wines (like Langhe Nebbiolo) to try!
This set includes:
Taste the Langhe of Piedmont Italy through some of its best products! From its King of Red Wine, Barolo, to three different variations of hazelnuts, sip and snack on the fruits of one of the key wine and food tourist destinations in Italy, the Langhe.
Shipping is also included in the Continental US with this set, for your entire order even!
This set includes:
Type of Food: Hazelnuts
Region: Italy > Piedmont > Langhe > Monchiero
Appellation: Nocciola Piemonte IGP delle Langhe
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic
Allergy Information: Contains hazelnuts. May contain traces of other nuts, gluten, lactose, and vegetable oils.
Storage Instructions: Keep in a cool dark place. Do not refrigerate after opening. Mix before use.
Looking for the best meal kit for Italian food lovers?
Use and gift this meal kit to create a delicious, authentic meal with boutique ingredients direct from small family Italian farms and chefs.
This meal kit best includes all you need to create an amazing Italian meal at home: handmade pasta, a pesto sauce, extra virgin olive oil to drizzle, and extra hazelnuts for garnish and crunch. Great for pasta lovers, as a hostess gift, christmas gift, or for your own pantry.
Boil the pasta, and in a separate skillet, heat some pesto with a little olive oil and starchy pasta water. When the pasta is cooked and drained, mix them all together. Drizzle with extra olive oil and some crunched hazelnuts before enjoying hot!
Shipping is also included in the Continental US with this set, for your entire order even!
This set includes:
Type of Food: Hazelnuts
Region: Italy > Piedmont > Langhe > Monchiero
Appellation: Nocciola Piemonte IGP delle Langhe
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic
Allergy Information: Contains hazelnuts. May contain traces of other nuts, gluten, lactose, and vegetable oils.
Storage Instructions: Keep in a cool dark place. Do not refrigerate after opening. Mix before use.
Satisfy the ultimate hazelnut craving with this gift basket! Containing the best of the best hazelnuts, IGP dell Langhe, these woman farmed and crafted products exalt the simple nut into so much more. From the whole nuts, to sweet creams, and even savory pasta and pestos, this set has a little bit of everything for hazelnut lovers. It makes a great gift, or to stock up your pantry with snacks.
Shipping is included in this box set for the Continental US and any add-on has free shipping.
This set includes:
Silvia Martini Toasted Hazelnuts | 250 grams
Silvia Martini Hazelnut Praline Cream | 40 grams
Silvia Martini Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cream | 40 grams
Silvia Martini White Hazelnut Cream | 40 grams
Silvia Martini Hazelnut Flour Pasta | 250 grams
Silvia Martini Hazelnut Pesto | 230 grams
Type of Food: Hazelnuts
Region: Italy > Piedmont > Langhe > Monchiero
Appellation: Nocciola Piemonte IGP delle Langhe
Farming Highlights: Regenerative Agriculture | Sustainable Farming | Biodynamic | Vegan | No Additives | Organic
Allergy Information: Contains hazelnuts. May contain traces of other nuts, gluten, lactose, and vegetable oils.
Storage Instructions: Keep in a cool dark place. Do not refrigerate after opening. Mix before use.
