Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Producer: Burlotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2014
Eye: deep color
Nose: dark fruit, black pepper, red berries,
Mouth: well balanced and round, dark fruits
Price Point: $18
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Throwback to my visit with Voerzio
Friday Pizza and Pizza Wine
Yearly photo at Al Velu by Lake Como
Friday Pizza and Pizza wine, Marengo is always a favorite
Lunch @ Cantina Granveien
2008 and 2010 comparison.
Wine: Langhe Arborina
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: intense ruby red
Nose: fresh, rose, flowers, sweet
Mouth: warm and elegant, smooth, some tannins
Price Point: $60
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
I try to go to as many winemakers dinners as possible so when Oddero was in town, I had to go! It’s always nice to see Pietro and Isabella; this time it was Pietro who came to Oslo.
I have been to Mauro Veglio’s winery many times, both for visits and for a coffee break. But I went back again for a visit this time because my brother had never been for an official winery tour and tasting. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Daniela, and Mauro of course (although it’s easier to have a conversation with him if you speak Italian). Daniela was kind enough to show us Barolo 2013 from the tanks, so we could compare them to the 2012’s. It’s always interesting to compare vintages.
Looking forward to visiting again soon, and of course drink more of their wines!
My first visit to Pira was a few years ago, and the visit was hilarious. My family and Pira together. We spoke little italian and he claimed to speak very little English. He was either being modest or he got better over the years because he spoke English very well this year. He was accompanied by his daughter this time; he was teaching her to do visits and tours. So while we were tasting it was the daugther that presented the wines, and Pira would add on if needed.
We tasted the 2012’s as well as 2014 Barbera and Nebbiolo and 2015 Dolcetto. I really like the 2012’s, although they will be way better in a few years, they are quite drinkable now. 2014 was a difficult vintage so the wines are not the best compared to the year before or the year after. All in all, a very nice visit! I hope be back very soon!
I am! Every year in La Morra there is a wine event called Mangialonga. You basically drink and eat along a path and it ends with a big party in the town square of La Morra. Definately worth a try if you are in the area!
This year Mangialonga is Sunday August 28th!
Check out the Mangialonga Website for more information!
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