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@ricasoli99 @lifeattable Nope. Same time! Our time shifts back an hour at midnight today though. #ItalianFWT

@Culinary_Cam @lifeattable Seems like you had the chat one hour early Sorry to have missed it this time... Cheers #italianfwt

A8 #ItalianFWT Before this month, the only wine from Aosta that I had poured was a blend of Petite Rouge and indigenous grapes. I paired it with braised duck legs. …nary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2015/11/pluot-…

@lifeattable Will do! I am clearly a sucker for beautiful labels. #ItalianFWT

@Culinary_Cam Since you’ve mentioned labels a couple times, definitely add this one to the list naturalwine.com/danilo-thomain… #italianfwt

Thanks for joining us #ItalianFWT today! Next month we’ll be exploring Lombardy wines with @ArtPredator hosting. Read her invitation: winepredator.com/2023/11/02/an-…

Q8 Do you know / have you tasted other wines from the area? Which ones? #ItalianFWT

A7 #ItalianFWT Beef and Barolo is always a Piedmontese favorite. Back in 2017 I learned that there is a breed of cattle that is specific to that region. "Very meaty" they said! …nary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2017/08/beef-b…

Q7 What other food pairing ideas do you have? Any pairings that just didn’t work? #ItalianFWT

@Vignetocomm Thank you for joining in and always teaching us (especially me) something about Italian wines and regions. It is a joy to get the depth of your experience and knowledge. #ItalianFWT

@Vignetocomm I guess I meant, not ONLY for the label. But those eye-catching ones are certainly doing something right. #ItalianFWT

@lifeattable @LemieuxAndrea Now you have me thinking. Maybe a (dessert) cheese board with some spicy cheeses. Will report back. #ItalianFWT

@Culinary_Cam @LemieuxAndrea I think I‘d prefer it before or after a meal, but if with a meal it might go best with something spicy: chili con carne, goat or beef curry, something along those lines. #italianfwt

A5 - I poured a (sparkling) Brachetto. I’ve got a few Piemontese wines around but my love of bubbles trumped everything else this time, lol #ItalianFWT

Just a shoutout of appreciation to the #ItalianFWT bloggers who participated today and shared articles about Piedmont-Aosta: @WendyKlik @culinary_cam @VinoTravels21 @Vignetocomm @LemieuxAndrea @lifeattable @ricasoli99 @artpredator #ItalianFWT

@lifeattable Hmmm...interesting question. I don't have a lot of experience with Dolcetto. #ItalianFWT Always ready to learn.

Is Dolcetto the new Barbera? #italianfwt

@VinoTravels21 Yes! I love mushrooms and Nebbiolo. What a great pairing. Can't wait to try your soup. #ItalianFWT

When I saw my wine was mostly Picotendro/Nebbiolo the importer had suggested a mushroom soup pairing so I went with it. bit.ly/46RZv1c #ItalianFWT

@LemieuxAndrea I haven't had a chance to read your post, Andrea. Now I can't wait! #ItalianFWT

A6 - I went against the common sweet pairing suggestions for Brachetto and instead did a pulled oxtail bbq. So yum! #ItalianFWT

@lifeattable @LemieuxAndrea Definitely. What would your pairing of choice be?! #ItalianFWT

@Culinary_Cam @LemieuxAndrea holiday aperitivo perhaps? 🤔 #italianfwt

@VinoTravels21 I always find that impressive. #ItalianFWT

Driving through the valley of Aosta I was in awe of the steep slopes. Lot of hard work tending to those vines! #ItalianFWT

@Vignetocomm @Federdoc I know we aren't supposed to buy wines for the labels, but I have picked up that bottle just for that dandelion! #ItalianFWT

Q6 What food pairings did you do with the Piedmont-Aosta wines? Share a link to your blogpost for today. #ItalianFWT

@VinoTravels21 That is a stunning label, too. #ItalianFWT

Last fall I picked up this bottle since I rarely see bottles from the Valle d'Aosta so I'm always intrigued. It's a red blend with 70% Picotendro and 30% other local grapes from the coop La Kiuva. bit.ly/46RZv1c #ItalianFWT