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…
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…
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…
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…
Wine Review: Andrea Oberto Langhe Nebbiolo 2012 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…
Wine review: Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011 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
Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011 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
Vietti Moscato 2015 Wine: Moscato Producer: Vietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Moscato Vintage: 2015 Eye: pale yello color, slightly fizzy Nose: peach, roses, ginger Mouth: sweet (but not too sweet), apricots Price Point: $11 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
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…
Vietti Lazzarito 2008 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