Osteria Barolando

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We went to the village of Barolo yesterday to update our photos of Osteria Barolando, a new entry in our travel app, Piedmont Wine Food and More…. Owner Lidia and her daughter Francesca are great hosts with a growing, well chosen wine list, prime location in the centre of the village along with great home made local food.
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We were lucky to catch the chef cutting the "hand cut tajarin" the classic pasta of the Langhe
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Tajarin with Ragu
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Robert's favorite, Vitello Tonnato, made withOUT mayonnaise
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If you're in Barolo stop by grab a table outside and have a great meal or aperitivo while watching all the comings and goings in the centre of town

Bud Break 2013 !!

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On Sunday (the 14th of April) sap was flowing from almost every vine in Neive
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A little speck of sun
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Then on Monday, the moment everyone is waiting for, the official start of spring "bud break"
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With all the rain and now temp's in the mid 70's ( 23 C.) the cover crops between the rows of vines is growing fast

After 4 Bottles of…..

Making the pour
Pouring
A spot of wine
first drop

Spring is here!

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Spring 2013 has begun. The fruit trees are starting to flower and the buds on the hazelnuts trees are almost ready to pop.
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Cottà is back on her princess balcony with the newly planted Primuli flowers enjoying the sun after a long winter.
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The restaurants and wine bars have all been busy planting their flower pots in time for Easter.
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