22/05/2026
‘Having the time of my life’ would be a gross understatement. I’ve already been brought to bouts of shouting and tears and silence by the food. I’ve learned a ton. I’ve been shown greatness and loving hospitality and wines that I only dreamed of having. My brain is broken from trying to keep up with the Italian—I speak it but not even close to native speed—but I’m hanging in there and learning new phrases and cusses. My palate is being continually energized with things I’ve never tasted. this trip even forced me start writing again (substack link on stories and my personal bio). Italy, you’re slaying me again.
I got plenty more where this came from. Stay tuned.
Pics:
1) Eugenio + I arriving at Rinaldi this morning
2) tasting at Casa Rinaldi (this will get its own post soon)
3) one of SEVERAL agnolotti del plìn dishes had
4) tajarìn pasta
5) Castello di Perno tasting with Oscar, so cool
6) a wonderful tasting of with Nicola at Chionetti
7) The view of the Maritime Alps high up in the hills of Dolgiani
