Savouring Piedmont in Zurich
A memorable lunch with Davide Gasperini, Cascina Gilli, at Casa Ferlin

On the 26th of May 2026, I had the pleasure of sharing a memorable lunch at Casa Ferlin (link) in Zurich – one of Switzerland’s finest Italian restaurants since 1907 (Gault-Millau even describes it as a century-old Italian institution in a glowing review (link)) – with Davide Gasperini, of Cascina Gilli (link), some wine journalists and Luca Bollati, the Swiss importer (link). This wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration of Piedmontese winemaking excellence, exceptional cuisine, and the Italian art of far niente – the sweet, deliberate practice of doing nothing but fully savouring the present moment. We tasted some wines from the vintage 2024.

„Savouring Piedmont in Zurich
A memorable lunch with Davide Gasperini, Cascina Gilli, at Casa Ferlin“
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Monferrato: Beyond Barolo,
The Beating Heart of Piedmont’s Viticultural Soul

In the collective imagination of wine lovers, Piedmont is a kingdom of two suns: the regal Barolo and the ethereal Barbaresco. These legendary wines, deservedly celebrated, have long cast a shadow—a shadow that obscures a far more complex, authentic, and thrilling landscape. To venture beyond them is to discover the true soul of the region: Monferrato.

„Monferrato: Beyond Barolo,
The Beating Heart of Piedmont’s Viticultural Soul“
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