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Michael Horne

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For those interested in Barolo wines and the Piemonte region where they are made, you might want to check out the download for free maps of the Barolo cru areas. This post was hugely popular. Have a look in the Forum here: http://www.dalluva.com/member-area/forums/topics/map-of-barolo-barbaresco-diano-dalba/ View
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    Michael Horne commented on the post, The Rapture of Sollucchero Cherry Wine 2 years, 11 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post One of the things I love about Italy are the diverse, highly localized flavors and tastes one finds while exploring this ancient peninsula. In Italy there is no such thing as […] View

    Ciao Kamy — it’s a fantastic wine and sooo many friends of Dall’Uva ordered the wine over the years. Unfortunately thought, currently Sollucchero is not available in the US. You can check in with Nicola and Fabrizia at Monte Valentino (http://www.montevalentino.it/) and see if they are still producing the wine and where it may be available.

    Ciao.
    Michael

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, Italian Fast Food, Autogrill Style 3 years, 3 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Photo credit When I travel to Italy, I find myself zipping around in my rented Fiat 500 by way of the Autostrade, or Italian toll ways that crisscross the country. There’s a s […] View

    Hey Jerome, isn’t it amazing? Right along the highway with decent hand made sandwiches. It’s truly something to experience.

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    Michael Horne replied to the topic Milano: Love at first sight in the forum Itineraries for Culture Buffs 3 years, 11 months ago

    Ciao Deb, and thanks for this great write-up on Milano. I have to say, I’m not as experienced cruising Milan as you are, and it’s really nice to have these pointers.

    I have visited a few great restaurants there, especially the osterie and trattorie that dot the city. Just for fun, here are three of my favorites. All of them require a quick call…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne replied to the topic Velvet Smooth Brunellos in the forum Sommelier Chat 4 years, 1 month ago

    Another great recommendation, thanks Laurel!

    Cheers

    Michael

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, Bringing Wine Home from Italy 4 years, 3 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Ever wonder how to safely and legally bring home prized wines from your trip to Italy? It’s easy – if you know a few helpful tricks. Our vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Hor […] View

    Hey Tom, what a great story! Glad you were able to convince the check-in agents to accept your wine box, and carrying a copy of your chat transcript to show them confirmation it was OK was a brilliant move.

    Some low cost carriers are particularly fussy about checking wine in, and that’s why I encourage folks to use the big names like Lufthansa,…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, Bringing Wine Home from Italy 4 years, 7 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Ever wonder how to safely and legally bring home prized wines from your trip to Italy? It’s easy – if you know a few helpful tricks. Our vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Hor […] View

    Hey Will — really sorry to hear you had problems with checking your wine. I’ve used British Airways to check wine regularly (most recently on a trip in March this year) and had no issues. A colleague took BA from Milano to London this past June with a 6-pack of wine in styrofoam, and BA checked it in with no grief.

    That said, I think the…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne replied to the topic Official Maps of Barolo, Barbaresco, Diano d'Alba regions in the forum Wine Resources 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Nicolas — it’s available in Italy, which makes it hard to get shipped here to the States.  You can contact the folks at the Consorzio or you may be able to find something on Amazon.it (which ships to the States at a fair price).

    I did check into buying the 3D versions of the maps (they’re available in Italy and you see them at all of the m…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, [QUIZ] What Kind of Italian Wine are You? 4 years, 10 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Are you a Chianti, or more like a Barolo? Maybe you're bubbly and a party animal, like a Prosecco. Or perhaps you're sweet, like a Moscato. Find out what kind of […] View

    Hi Kim — I’d suggest you check out these two posts in the Forum, it has some good recommendations for wineries you can visit while in Tuscany.

    Self-guided Chianti wine tour

    Chianti Wine Tasting – Suggested Self Guided Tour?

    Happy travels, and…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne replied to the topic Velvet Smooth Brunellos in the forum Sommelier Chat 5 years ago

    Ciao Scott — there are a number of producers you can visit that are smaller and have very distinctive styles. I’d suggest some of these to get you started:

    • Podere le Ripi — very serious Brunello maker with some amazing natural wines, ask for Sebastian.
    • Fattoi — More traditional producer with excellent price/value for their Brunello. I…

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    Michael Horne started the topic My top 8 Rome restaurant recommendations in the forum Itineraries for Foodies 5 years, 4 months ago

    Fantastic Roman Food on dalluva.com

    Ciao everybody:

    I’ve had many requests for some of my favorite restaurants in Rome, and I thought I’d share my “favorite eight” with fellow travelers.

    I visit Rome a few times a year, visiting friends, coffee roasters, and just enjoying time in the Eternal City. I try to focus on uber-local Osterias and Trattorias that create wonderful…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, Bringing Wine Home from Italy 5 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Ever wonder how to safely and legally bring home prized wines from your trip to Italy? It’s easy – if you know a few helpful tricks. Our vino road warrior and Sommelier Michael Hor […] View

    Hi there — if you are bringing home just a few bottles, I suggest you get a 6-bottle wine shipper while there and check it. If just a couple of bottles and you’re willing to risk it, you can try wrapping them in your clothes and putting them in your suitcase. Make sure they can’t bang into each other or the top/bottom of your suitcase. It’s not…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, The Best Regional Wines of Central Italy 5 years, 4 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post Welcome to the Dall’Uva “Tasting Notes” Podcast! Today’s Podcast is the second in a three-part series where Sommelier Michael Horne unlocks the secret to selecting good Vino Italian […] View

    Ciao Maria — yes, Vino Nobile is one of the most wonderful wines of Tuscany, and definitely a favorite of mine.

    I do enjoy the wines of Avignonesi and Poliziano, but Contucci and Boscarelli are also wonderful.

    One of my favorites is from a tiny producer called Luteraia, and I sometimes have it stocked in my shop. You can find it…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

    The Giro d’Ombra Newsletter
    Issue: 2017.09.02
    Get personalized newsletters from us on delicious Italian wines,
    tasty Italian food & Italy travel tips, delivered right to your […]

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    Michael Horne wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

    Buying wine online used to be scary. “What if the wine never shows up?” “What happens to my credit card number once I’ve made the purchase?”

    There’s no need to worry, these days it’s really quite […]

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    Michael Horne wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

    Stunning Dolomite mountains in the Alpe dei Siusi – credit

    I’ve known Laurel and Ric Barton for over 17 years and marveled at their ex-pat adventures in Italy. Using Rome as a home base, they explored […]

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    Michael Horne replied to the topic Self Guided wine tour Chianti in the forum Itineraries for Wine Lovers 5 years, 5 months ago

    Hi jengray282 —  you might want to check out this post for some ideas to consider for your trip. You’ll find some winery and restaurant recommendations in there.

    Also, John has some good recommendations you might consider as well on his post (scroll down a bit).

    My favorite restaurant in Chianti is Osteria Le Panzanelle just outside of…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne started the topic Recipe: Spaghetti alla Scarpara, Vernazza Style in the forum Recipes 5 years, 5 months ago

    Beloved Trattoria Gianni Franzi in Vernazza -- great logo, eh?

    Gianni Franzi, Vernazza, Cinque Terre

    If you’ve been to the Cinque Terre and visited Vernazza, you may have run across a Trattoria on the breakwater called Gianni Franzi (they also run a patchwork of fine rooms as a hotel).

    There are several good restaurants in Vernazza along the breakwater, including Gambero Rosso, Taverna del C…[Read more]

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    Michael Horne wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

    The Giro d’Ombra Newsletter
    Issue: 2017.08.18
    Get personalized newsletters from us on delicious Italian wines,
    tasty Italian food & Italy travel tips, delivered right to your […]

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    Michael Horne commented on the post, Cinque Terre Wine Picks for 2017: The Best for Drinking Now 5 years, 5 months ago

    In reply to: Michael Horne wrote a new post credit The Cinque Terre (how to say it), literally “the Five Lands” that includes the towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso, are a stri […] View

    Hi, Frank! You’re thinking of Sciacchetrà, the local sweet wine that is outstanding. It’s tough to spell and say, but here’s how you pronounce it. I didn’t do a review of it here, but I have some bottles on their way from Italy and will do a write-up of the Sciacchetrà 2015 vintage when it arrives.

    If you are interested in picking some up w…[Read more]

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