Wine of the Week

Cappellano Nebbiolo d’Alba

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Wine: Nebbiolo d’Alba

Producer: Cappellano

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2012

 

Eye: clear brownish red

Nose: roses, violets, earthy, cherries, some tar

Mouth: raspberry, red fruits, good acidity

 

 

Price Point: $27

Available at Vinmonopolet: no

Available at Systembolaget: no

Wine of the Week

Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2015

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Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba

Producer: Pira

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Dolcetto

Vintage: 2015

 

Eye: ruby red

Nose: fruity, floral, dark cherries, strawberries,

Mouth: medium body, fruity, good tannins

 

Price Point: $11

Available at Vinmonopolet: No

Available at Systembolaget: Yes

Wine of the Week

Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba 2015

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Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba

Producer: Nadia Curto

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Dolcetto

Vintage: 2015

 

Eye: ruby red, hints of violet

Nose: fruity, plum, cherry, blueberry, violets

Mouth: fruity, medium body,

 

Price Point: $12

Available at Vinmonopolet: no, but maybe soon

Wine of the Week

Gianfranco Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015

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Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba

Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Dolcetto

Vintage: 2015

 

Eye: ruby red

Nose: red fruits, cherry, candied,

Mouth: some minerals, blackberry, red fruits

 

Price Point: $15

Available at Vinmonopolet: No

Wine of the Week

Cavallotto Langhe Nebbiolo 2014

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Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo

Producer: Cavallotto

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2014

Eye: medium ruby color

Nose: red fruits, cherries flowers, spices

Mouth: medium bodied, minerals, some leather, sweet fruit

 

Price Point: $30

Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes

Wine of the Week

Marcarini Lasarin Langhe Nebbiolo

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Wine: Lasarin

Producer: Marcarini

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2013

 

Eye: Light color

Nose: red fruits, leather, licorice, tobacco

Mouth: cherry, soft bodied, typical nebbiolo tannins

 

Price Point: $19

Available at Vinmonopolet: No