Azelia Barolo Margheria 2004 Wine: Barolo Margheria Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2004 Eye: red-brown, translucent Nose: mineral, earthy, salty, dark cherries, roses Mouth: medium-full bodied, earthy, tannins present Price Point: $60 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
Roberto Voerzio Barbera Cerreto 2012 Wine: Barbera Cerreto Producer: Roberto Voerzio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2012 Eye: deep intense purple red Nose: dark berries, spices, some caramel, Mouth: concentrated, cherries, some toast, full bodied Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no
Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto 2013 Wine: Barolo Castelletto Producer: Mauro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: intense ruby red Nose: red fruits, roses, mint, licorice Mouth: full-bodied, blackberry Price Point: $55 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
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
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…
Gianfranco Alessandria Vittoria Barbera 2013 Wine: Vittoria Barbera Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2013 Eye: bright red Nose: tobacco, vanilla, cherry, plums Mouth: balanced tannins, fruity but with good acidity Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no
Enzoboglietti Dolcetto 2016 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Enzoboglietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2016 Eye: Deep ruby red Nose: fruity, earth tones, floral Mouth: dark fruits, fresh Price Point: $15 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
More like Wine of the Month Burlotto Aves: Toni’s new obssession. And honestly, can you blame him? Burlotto has been a favorite for quite some time, but for some reasone the Aves 2016 has really impressed Toni (an myself). When you drink it you think that this is how a barbera should taste. Burlotto Aves 2016…
Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Cantina del Pino Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: light red, transparent Nose: fruity, spicy, smoky, cherries Mouth: fruity, smooth, good structure, Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
Vietti Vigna Scarrone Barbera d’Alba 2011 Wine: Vigna Scarrone Producer: Vietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: barbera Vintage: 2011 Eye: ruby red Nose: cherries, vanilla, spices Mouth: fruity, with good acidity, well balanced Price Point: $32 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: yes
