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Kegged Wine and Italy
It is so good to be home after almost three weeks abroad! I had an amazing time with my daughter, Francesca, visiting family and friends all over Italy. The sights, the sounds, and of course, the smells were all intoxicating though nothing can compare to my home, Assaggio. I had the privilege of testing out
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Kristen’s April Winery of the Month
Simply stated, I love Nebbiolo. It is by far my favorite varietal, not just out of Italy, but the world. It’s one of those finicky grapes; late ripening yet thin skinned and very sensitive to different soils. It’s deceiving to most; often fooling guests as lighter bodied because its skin doesn’t naturally give much color
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Snowpocalypse Shows Mauro’s Heart
With Snowpocalypse becoming a distant memory, I am reminded that the small things are what truly warm the soul during these extreme circumstances. To the brave workers who trekked to the downtown area and for those who were stranded, Assaggio generously offered an extended happy hour to keep spirits up and going. But there is
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La Vigilia
There is no greater delight during the holidays than gathering around a bountiful table and indulging with friends and family. Like most cultures, Italy has its own traditional holiday foods. The Christmas Eve meal is called La Vigilia, Feast of the Seven Fishes, which includes seven different seafood dishes though this number varies from region
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Holiday Makeover
With the turkeys gobbled up and the weather turning crisper, I look forward to this time of year when I can truly share my passion for food and wine with friends and family. The streets of Seattle have been transformed into a glistening wonderland, pardon the cliché, and over the weekend Assaggio received its own
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Sip the fruits of our Piemonte pursuits
One highlight of my last trip to Italy with Kristen was tasting our way through Piemonte. We met with spirited boutique winemakers, dined with their wonderful families, and came back with a beautiful assortment of rare and coveted wines for everyone at Assaggio to enjoy! Understand that in this region, which is in Italy’s Northwest
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