Win 3 Nights at TorreBarolo

Megan, who owns the TorreBarolo, in the Piedmont region of Italy, let me know about a contest she is running. Details are here, but the contest is pretty simple: become a fan of the property on Facebook between now and January 31st. On February 1st, she'll pick someone to win a 3 night stay at the property.

The property is located in the Langhe Valley, which is famous for its Barolo and, based on the pictures, it is absolutely beautiful.

Note: According to the rules, the stay must occur between February 5th and March 31st.

Of Course Italy

I am familiar with wines from Virginia, Pennsylvania, California, and France and my posts generally reflect that interest. But, I love the opportunity to learn about different wine regions. That is why I was so excited when I got the link to Of Course Italy from Lamberto Livraghi.

The site is an amazing resource for trip planning, and just gaining general knowledge about the often confusing Italian wine regions. For example, take a look at the section on Tuscany. Not only does it offer information about hotels and tours, it has over 3000 words about the region.

If you are a novice to Italian wines and planning a trip, this is a great place to start.