June, the first act of a familiar estival trilogy, at times seems solely to exist as a place holder – one designed to energize an eager audience patiently anticipating the excitement and invigorating heat of yet another summer. Minds begin to fill with fanciful thoughts of leisure in exotic places – of white, sandy beaches, mountain […]
SlaveToTheGrape In Motion
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In Vino – Acquerello!

Gianpaolo Paterlini is wine director of Acquerello, one of the finest Italian restaurants in America. I recently had a chance to discuss what makes he and his wine program tick. (This is the first of a two-part feature) SlaveToTheGrape: What was the first hint that you were developing a fascination with wine? Gianpaolo Paterlini: With […]
Filed Under: Botrytis Cinerea, Food and Wine, Italy, Pursuits of the Palate, Sommelier profiles, Wine Education Tagged With: Barbaresco, Barolo, Food, Gianpaolo Paterlini, Italian cuisine, Italy, Michael Mina, Moscato d'Asti, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rajat Parr, Wine, Wine Spectator