Dolcetto, a grape native to Italy's Piedmont region, ripens early and produces fresh, lively red wines. Unlike the area's famed Barolos, Dolcetto shines young, making it a beloved everyday red. We'll explore Dolcetto's journey, from sun-soaked vineyards in Italy to California, where a passion for Italian wines inspires a new chapter for this unique grape.

Meet Aldo Clerico, born into a family with vineyards that make some of the best red wines in the world, yet he was the first to make their own wine with them. What prompted him to take this initiative? How did he learn how to make wine? What are his secrets to making the really good Barolo wine? Get to know Aldo Clerico, his Barolo winery and exceptional red wines in this article.

What to find the secrets to making a really good Risotto? Better yet, how about an authentic a recipe from a chef who works at one of the most favorite trattoria’s in the Langhe, Piedmont, Italy? It’s a fragrant purple risotto, made from Barolo winemaker, Aldo Clerico’s, red wines.

To get the full-on experience of the Langhe, a gorgeous land of plenty in Piedmont Italy, known for having some of the best red wines in the world, you have to try it food. Read about it and get a recipe for a delicious yet kinda unusual dish, called Bagna Cauda, a recipe from a real Italian Nonna.

The Langhe is an enchanting vineyard filled, mountain ringed, pocket tucked into North Western Italy… discover what it holds!