Going to Barolo, one of the most iconic and beautiful wine regions of the world, is good enough for anyone interested in wine, vineyards, history, food and beautiful sites. For me, the time I spent in the area was highlighted by Stefano and Elisabetta at La Vite Turchese. This enoteca was recommended to me by just about anyone I met in the area and it is easy to understand after just a few minutes in the place. First of all, Stefano is one of the most intelligent, informed and creative wine people I have ever met. He fundamentally knows every wine in his vast inventory and was my gracious host on at least 3 occasions. He tolerated my Italian even though I was speaking rather well at that point and he spent enormous amounts of time with each and every client. As he walked in to meet me the first time, Elisabetta told him, in a very nice tone, that I spoke Italian quite well so there we were - speaking of wine in Italian, sharing some of the best Italian and French wines of the world and arranging shipments home. They have a giant tank of inert gas feeding their Coravin so that they waste nothing but allow each and ever customer to taste any wine in their chambers (other than sparkling). They present maps of the Italian regions, discussing the soil types, microclimates and winemaking techniques and laws for each. Every wine had depth, interest and structure. Every wine was perfect for the food it was intended to blend with. On one visit, we mad a menu and then matched wines for the foods we listed. The experience was just unforgettable. On another visit, the table next to me had two Americans from Las Vegas. As I broke into English with them, they were just shocked by the transition but Stefano walked in and spoke perfectly with them as well. The table next to them was German - no problem. This place handles it all. The Americans were just stunned with the wines and we all must have stayed, chatted and tasted for at least 2 hours. Italian with Stefano, English with the Americans, great wines - WOW. Two days after my first visit, a friend in Alba, Emiliano, suggested to me that I go to La Vite Turchese and meet Stefano. I informed him that I already had and we laughed at the small world. I went again the next day and several more times during my trip. Needless to say, I have stayed in tough with Stefano and I cannot wait to visit him again. I gladly claim it as the best Enoteca that I have ever visited. https://laviteturchese.it Visit their website to know more....
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