Nebbiolo @ Vinmonopolet
Trediberri Nebbiolo 190,- Azelia Nebbiolo 199,- Alessandro Veglio Nebbiolo 250,- Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo 250,- Cavallotto Nebbiolo 260,- Burlotto Nebbiolo 265,- Altare Nebbiolo 285,-
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Vadio Winemakers Dinner
It’s always wonderful to see good friends and it was a pleasure to attend the Vadio winemakers dinner at Astral in Oslo a while back. First – what a location!! Astral is located a little outside Oslo in a beautiful building (I mean, come on – look at those pictures!) Eduarda and Luis, the winemakers…
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Wine of the Week
Burlotto Barolo Cannubi 2011 Wine: Barolo Cannubi Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: nebbiolo Vintage: 2011 Eye: deep, dark red Nose: roses, grass, berries, leather Mouth: cherries. anise, pepper Price Point: $70 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no
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Insalata Russa in Oslo!!
Guess what?! You don’t have to go all the way to More e Macine to eat Insalata Russa! You can just stroll down a cozy street in Oslo and pop in at Bono! I am beyond excited! Since I am unable to make it myself (I have tried, and failed), I am happy that I…
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17 mai – where have you made a reservation?
Celebrating 17th of may? Two of my favorite restaurants are open on May 17th! I have been to Cru for 17th of may before and I can promise a wonderful experience! Many restaurants are closed, but both BA53 and Cru are open. Make sure to book a table in advance!
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Barbera @ Vinmonopolet
Looking for a good barbera? Here are a few that are available at Vinmonopolet. Note: many of them you have to order. Alessandro Veglio Barbera 209,- Fratelli Revello Barbera 217,- Burlotto Barbera 254,- Cigliuti Barbera 256,- Chiara Boschis Barbera 271,- Elio Altare Barbera 285,- Bruno Giacosa Barbera 289,-
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Wine of the Week
Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2007 Wine: Tignanello Producer: Marchesi Antinori Region/Appellation: Toscana, Italy Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 % Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2007 Eye: intense ruby red Nose: red ruits, spices, hints of vanilla Mouth: dark red fruits, hints of toast, well balanced Price Point: $60 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes, but maybe not 2007 Available at Systembolaget: yes, but maybe not…
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BA53 – still a favorite
BA 53 – Gourmet Food and Excellent Service It’s not news that I love BA53 and I know I should expand my horizons but it’s just so good that I have to keep going back. Besides, the menu changes so it’s not like I am eating the same things every time. Anyways, just wanted to…
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Wonder what wineries to visit?
No need – here are some of my favorites! There are many more wineries in Piemonte than then ones pictured but these are some of my favorites. You can also check out Winery Wednesday to read more about them.
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Le Torri
I know I talk about La Morra a lot, and the locals call me Lamorese, but there are many good places in the other towns in Piemonte. One of them is Le Torri in Castiglione Falletto. They changed owners a few years ago, so the restaurant has changed but definitely not for the worse. I…
