Wine: Barolo Monvigliero
Producer: Burlotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2013
Eye: ruby red
Nose: Rose, lavender, spices, white pepper
Mouth: Floral, spice, cinnamon, orange peel
Price Point: $50
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Producer: Mauro Veglio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2014
Eye: Intense ruby red, some violet
Nose: red fruits, cherry and plums
Mouth: well balanced, good acidity, mineral, medium body
Price Point: $19
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2014
Eye: Intense ruby
Nose: Rose petals, red fruits
Mouth: not too dry, good tannins, red fruits, good acidity
Price Point: $17
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Read more about the wine here.
Wine: Bricco dell’Oriolo
Producer: Azelia
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: dolcetto
Vintage: 2013
Eye: intense red
Nose: raspberry, cherry, florals
Mouth: slightly metallic, fresh, ripe
Price Point: $14
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Wine: Langhe Chardonnay
Producer: Cavallotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Eye: pale yellow
Nose: citrus, green apple, white pepper, no oak
Mouth: medium acidity, fresh, minerals
Price Point: $19
Available at Vinmonopolet: maybe
Producer: Cavallotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2006
Eye: dark ruby
Nose: rose, tar, cherry, earth, licorice
Mouth: balanced fruit, good acidity, round tannins
Price Point: $80
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Producer: Conterno
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: dolcetto
Vintage: 1999
Eye: deep ruby
Nose: earth, spice, sweet dried cherry
Mouth: relatively fresh, cherries, some leather
Price Point: ??
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Bartolo Mascarello
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: deep, dark color
Nose: florals, dark fruits, leather, dried herbs
Mouth: balanced palate, good acidity, dark fruits
Price Point: $24
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Wine: Cannubi
Producer: Brezza
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: light ruby color
Nose: bold flowers, sweet cherry fruit
Mouth: more structure than 2009, fairly ready
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
I have had a lot of good wine over the years. Here is a list of some of the ones I have had recently. Maybe you are looking for a wine for your next dinner party? Or you need some inspiration?
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