Thissur Pooram and Italy at 150 years: Something Worth Celebrating

My dear friends at Querciavalle celebrated the 150 years of Italian unity over a classic plate of pasta that mamma made. I have watched this winery pass from generation to generation (three now) in my short time knowing and loving these people.

Valeria writes, "Per celebrare i 150 anni, la famiglia Losi ha pranzato con delle belle tagliatelle fatte in casa,basilico, ricotta e pomodorini e ha brindato con un buon Chianti Classico Querciavalle 2007."

Valeria Losi sent me these pictures via Facebook. To me this is one of the triumphs of unity, something I would like to see more in America. Beautiful, traditional food, with beautiful, traditional wine made by beautiful, traditional people.

Unfortunately I am going over an “Italian” wine list that consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, a smattering of Chianti, and that’s about it.

Just in case I was on a high horse from Aldo Vacca’s recent trip to Texas, this one threw me to the ground and reminded me of where I am. Back to square one. Everyday. The life of sales. So it goes.

Happy weekend y’all. I'm heading to India ( if only in my mind...) to celebrate Thissur Pooram and hang out with the holy elephants in Kerala...

Mama don't take my Kodachrome away

written by Alfonso Cevola limited rights reserved On the Wine Trail in Italy