Category Archives: Wine of the Week

Trediberri – Langhe Nebbiolo 2016

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Trediberri Langhe Nebbiolo 2016

One of my new favorite winemakers in Nicola at Trediberri. You’ll have to look hard to find a more energetic, eager to learn, interesting young winemaker. The winery is located below La Morra in the middle of the vineyards. He is a relatively new winemaker, but his wines are well balanced and fresh. Definitely worth a try if you can get a hold of a bottle (or a glass).

This wine has the characteristics of a typical nebbiolo: fruity, floral, cherries. As it is a nebbiolo, it might need to breathe a little to open up, but it’s a fresh wine, easy to drink.

Trediberri

Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo

Producer: Trediberri

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2016

 

Eye: ruby red

Nose: earthy, cherries, dark fruits, floral, some spices

Mouth: fruity and fresh, solid tannins, well balanced

Price Point: $18

Available at Vinmonopolet: yes

Available at Systembolaget:

Enzoboglietti – Wine of the Week

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Enzoboglietti Barbera d’Alba 2015

Although you can’t find Enzoboglietti in Norway, if you’re in find their wines you should try a glass (or a bottle). A medium size winery in La Morra (100 000 bottles a year), this family run winery produces many great quality wines of many good wines.

Among them are Brunate, Boiolo and Case Nere. They have plots in Serralunga, Barolo and La Morra (and a few other places) and they make 15 different types of wine! Read more about them here. 

Enzoboglietti

 

Wine: Barbera d’Alba

Producer: Enzoboglietti

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Barbera

Vintage: 2015

Eye: bright ruby color

Nose: floral, red fruits, light oak

Mouth: cherry, blackberry, smooth and earthy tannins, balanced acidity

Price Point: $20

Available at Vinmonopolet: no

Available at Systembolaget: no

Barolo by Barolo Mascarello: Wine of the Week

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Barolo 2008 Bartolo Mascarello

Of all the Barolo wines, this might be considered one of the best. Wine is all about tastes and is a very personal matter, but Maria Teresa is a legendary wine maker in Piemonte. If you have the chance to taste her wines or even visit her, you should. This wine is well balanced with smooth tannins and powerful notes on the nose and the palate. You can keep this in your cellar for at least another decade, 10 years is still way too young!

Barolo

Wine: Barolo

Producer: Bartolo Mascarello

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2008

Eye: garnet red

Nose: floral notes, spices, dark red berries, licorice

Mouth: smooth tannins, well balanced, red fruits, earth tones

Price Point: $96

Available at Vinmonopolet: usually yes, but sold out as of right now

Available at Systembolaget: no

Mauro Veglio’s Arborina is to die for

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Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina 2011

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I spend a lot of time with Mauro Veglio and his wife. And you probably also know that I am a huge fan, not just of their wines but of them. And their Barolo Arborina is no exception. 2011 was a good year, especially for my palate. So it’s no surprise I love their Arborina from that year. Barolo’s are heavy, and I struggle with the tannins, and although this wine has tannins, it’s very well balanced!

Mauro Veglio Arborina

Wine: Barolo Arborina

Producer: Mauro Veglio

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: nebbiolo

Vintage: 2011

 

Eye: dark ruby color

Nose: strawberries, floral, blackberries, licorice, hint of tobacco

Mouth: dark cherries, prunes,  well balanced

 

Price Point: $40

Available at Vinmonopolet: no

Available at Systembolaget: yes

Wine of the Week

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Wine Review: Andrea Oberto Langhe Nebbiolo 2012

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Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo

Producer: Andrea Oberto

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2012

 

Eye: ruby red, garnet reflections

Nose: floral, violets, red fruits,

Mouth: warm, rich, balanced

 

Price Point: $18

Available at Vinmonopolet: No, but you can find his Barolo and Dolcetto

Available at Systembolaget: No

Check out Andrea Oberto here: http://www.andreaoberto.com/ 

Wine of the Week

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Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011

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Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia

Producer: Giulia Negri

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2011

 

Eye: Ruby red

Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes

Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh,

Price Point: $37

Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes

Available at Systembolaget: No

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Wine review: Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011

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Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia

Producer: Giulia Negri

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2011

 

Eye: Ruby red

Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes

Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh,

Price Point: $37

Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes

Available at Systembolaget: No

Wine of the Week

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This past week was a little special, because my dad (Signor Tony) turned 50! The wine consumption was slightly higher than usual, as you can see in the foto below, and the wines were incredible. This picture is from the “infamous” Pylsa & Barolo, which was located in Barolo this year. And another special feature this year was the bottles: all magnum!

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Vietti Lazzarito 2008

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Wine: Lazzarito 2008

Producer: Vietti

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2008

 

Eye: deep garnet red

Nose: cherry, figs, ripe fruits, roses,

Mouth: velvety texture, dark fruits, soft tannins,

 

Price Point: $144

Available at Vinmonopolet: No

Available at Systembolaget: No