Chi Siamo & perchè noi? (Who are we &
why us?)
Because the Piedmont is where we live, these are the people
we know and we can give you access that no one else can.
In 2004 we decided to move to the village of Neive in the
Barbaresco wine growing region. The motivation? The
incredible landscape, the wine, the food and the people
(did I mention the wine?).
My name is Donna Macdonald and for many years I produced
advertising and editorial photo shoots all over the place,
but my favorite place was and is Italy. My partner is the
wonderful and talented photographer John Anthony
Rizzo, he photographs
for magazines, fashion clients, hotels, wineries and
restaurants. He has also photographed more than a few
cookbooks.
I am passionate about food and the traditions and culture
that surround food. Since moving here I started writing. A
book, several newspaper pieces & contributions to a
tour book - all centered around Barbaresco, Barolo &
the Piedmont Region. Along the way I have enjoyed getting
to know winemakers, artisan food producers and chefs and I
began connecting with several grandmothers who have taught
me some of their home made specialties.
I started TourPiedmont.com to help connect
clients and friends to the incredible wineries, cheese
makers, restaurants & food producers of this region.
My network of connections has been cultivated over the
years where I am known as the "American named Woman"
("l'americana
si chiama donna"). I am very
proud of the cooking class series called
Nonne & Cuochi, bringing visitors
to the homes of the grandmothers, and kitchens of chefs
has been an incredible experience.
In Italy and America I regularly give cooking classes and
lectures on the food and wine of the Piedmont region, but I
prefer to put my clients in front of the Italians, the
Piemontese, whose culture, cuisine and wine I find so
interesting.
Vi aspetiamo!
Cordiali Saluti
Donna
