Summer came and went in Norway already, but here’s to hoping it makes a comeback soon so we can start drinking some summer wine! Disclaimer: you’re allowed to drink a so called “summer wine” anytime. Don’t let the rain and cold discourage you. I’m sure you can find an occasion to open an Arneis regardless of the weather.  

Speaking of Arneis, if you haven’t already tried the ones from Ghiomo, you definitely should! He likes Arneis so much, he makes two different ones! The Fussot is a more “everyday” white wine, while the Inprimis is more of a “food wine”. Don’t get me wrong, they both pair well with foods like fish, shellfish, salads and white meat. But if you’re looking for a wine to just sip on the terrace on a hot summer day, or on the couch while watching the newest Netflix flick, the Fussot is the wine to go for. 

While we’re on the white wines from Piemonte, I want to recommend the Le Strette Nascetta. Most of you have probably never heard of Nascetta, but that’s because there haven’t been that many around the past years. Thankfully both Elvio Cogno and Le Strette have continued to make this wine! It was long thought that this wine didn’t have any aging potential at all, but in 1993 Elvio Cogno opened a 1986 Nascetta with Valter Fissore and a journalist named Armando Gambera, and the 7 year old wine had help up nicely! I mean, it hadn’t aged for 50 years like a Bordeaux, but who knows, maybe it has potential to age way longer than 7 years!  

Another grape that quite recently made a sort of comeback is Timorasso. But although it has become popular recently, there are some who have been making Timorasso for a while already. If you’re ever in Tortona, give Elisa a call. She makes really good Timorasso, like the Derthona. And she’s very fun to visit!  

Now, I have to ask: did you know that Elena and Luca have started up a new winery and released 3 new wines?! No? Well, now you do! And yes, they are available in Norway! While I haven’t been to visit the new winery, I have tried the wines. Unsurprisingly, they are very good! The Barbera is super fresh and quite aromatic, and the Langhe Nebbiolo is fruity, balanced with a long finish. And the Dolcetto tastes just like a Dolcetto should taste and has hereby been added to the list of my favorite Dolcetto’s! 

Speaking of Dolcetto, Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba and Cascina Fontana Dolcetto D’Alba are also high on my list of favorites. And while Dolcetto is my go-to Pizza Wine, it’s also perfect to enjoy on a warm summer day. Maybe while wearing Entoteca del Ponte’s “Make Dolcetto Great Again” t-shirt!  

If you’ve read this far, you’re clearly dedicated. So, the last three wines are suggested especially for you. Because you deserve only the best. That’s why I think you should try the La Vedetta Barbaresco. I also think you deserve some Champagne, so if you want to treat yourself, go for the Domaine Les Monts Fournois Valleé or Ouditette x Filles Les Sablonnières. The latter needs to be ordered via e-mail, by phone or in-store, but I have faith that you can manage. It’s worth it. I promise.  

And with that, I wish you a wonderful summer with lots of summer wine!