Hauterive vineyard

The grapevines are changing color too.

Lunch at Osteria Ruggera

Carlotta from the vinegar tour directed us to Osteria Ruggera in Modena for lunch. We ate delicate gnocchi and the traditional local pumpkin tortelloni in a butter and sage sauce, and drank lambrusco, the local sparkling red wine.

Balsamic vinegar

We visited the home of a traditional balsamic vinegar maker in Modena. The vinegar ages in barrels stored in the attic for 12 or 25 years before being bottled and sold in 100 ml bottles. Carlotta, the girl who gave us the tour and tasting, suggested using the vinegar on salads, meat, and seafood, as would be expected, but she also suggested pairing it with strawberries, peaches, ice cream, and parmesan. Yum.

Vineyards

A view from the train window of the vineyards along Lake Neuchâtel.

Grapes (part three)

They're not fully sweet yet.

Grapes (part two)

The grapes I photographed June 20th and posted July 1st are changing color.

Grapes (part one)

 

The grapes are growing all over town.

Tiny vineyards

There is no such thing as too little land for a vineyard. This building houses Hauterive's communal administration.
It also has 10 grape vines in its small, south-facing yard.