Throwback to this summer’s Mangialonga. I am already looking forward to next year!
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Christmas 2016
Christmas was celebrated in Cantina Granveien, as it has been for the past 5 years. We have many traditions, including the yearly santa hat photo as seen above. For us Christmas is centered around food and wine with several wine paired meals. The day before Christmas Eve (Lillejulaften) seafood and white wine is on the menu. This year it was 2002 themed with Comtes Laffo and Bonneau du Martray. Very interesting stuff.
A Year in Review
January: Hedonism Wines London
February: Oddero Winemaker’s Dinner in Oslo
March: Celebrating my Birthday with Guiseppe Cavallotto
April: Chiara Boschis and Claudia Cigliuti at Terrioriet
May: Crashing a wine tasting in NYC with Mauro Veglio and his wife Daniela
June: Drinking from a really large glass at Le Benjamin
July: Hanging out at Romanee Conti
August: Working at Mangialonga
September: Fine dining at BA53 with a friend
October: My first harvest
November: I’m back in Piemonte, again…
December: Back with the family for Christmas
I’m back!
After a little hiatus, I am back with more good stuff. Stay tuned!
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Throwback to my last visit to the Cantina Communale. The staff really has a good sense of humor!
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One girl, one view, same smile
James Suckling Top 100 Wines
I found this list a little strange, but 2 wines that I know made the list.
Oddero’s Barolo Villero 2012 and Voerzio’s Barbera d’Alba Pozzoannuziata 2012
I think Voerzio’z pozzo is one of the best wines I have ever tasted.
You can see the full list here!
Cantina Communale La Morra
In many of the towns in Barolo you will find a Cantina Communale. Here you van buy wines from the producers from that specific time. At the Cantina Communale in Castiglione you will find wines from the producers in Castiglione, same goes for La Morra. What is nice about the Cantina Communale is that there is barely a markup and the selection is great.
At the Cantina Communale in La Morra you will find the wonderful Emanuela. I love opening the door to the store and seeing her face. Her smile is priceless.
The staff at the Cantina Communale is very knowledgable and can help you find what you are looking for. This is also a place you can get information about the area, for example if you are looking for a restaurant or a walking path. So stop by if you can, and if you see Emanuela, give her a big hug from me!
Wine of the Week
Brezza Barolo Cannubi 2010
Wine: Cannubi
Producer: Brezza
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: light ruby color
Nose: bold flowers, sweet cherry fruit
Mouth: more structure than 2009, fairly ready
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
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Throwback to Pyla & Barolo 2016
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