Marengo Barolo Brunate 1988 Wine: Brunate Barolo Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 1988 Eye: burnished ruby Nose: dark fruits, tar, anise, some flowers Mouth: excellent structure, spices, minerals, red fruit, very delicate Price Point: ?? Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2012 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2012 Eye: ruby red Nose: fresh red berries, some floral notes, Mouth: balanced, earth flavors, fresh acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Alessandro Veglio Barolo 2008 Wine: Barolo Producer: Alessandro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2008 Eye: Garnet red Nose: berries, cherry, Mouth: soft tannins, good acidity Price Point: $37 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2006 Wine: Barolo Brunate Producer: Marcarini Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: garnet red color, with ruby reflections Nose: rich, vanilla, tobacco, sweet spices Mouth: warm, long and intense, sweet tannins Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Nino Negrio Ca’Brione Wine: Ca’Brione Producer: Nino Negri Region/Appellation: Lombardy, Italy Grape varieties: Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Incrocio Manzoni and Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) Vintage: 2015 Eye: Yellow with green tinges Nose: mineral, exotic fruit, citrus Mouth: mineral, elegant, full, fruity undertone Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Pira Barolo 2007 Wine: Barolo Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2007 Eye: Garnet red with orange reflections Nose: earthy, spicy notes, fresh Mouth: dark fruit, licorice, some tobacco Price Point: $55 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes, but not this vintage
Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2014 Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: deep color Nose: dark fruit, black pepper, red berries, Mouth: well balanced and round, dark fruits Price Point: $18 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Langhe Arborina 2010 Wine: Langhe Arborina Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: nebbiolo Vintage: 2010 Eye: intense ruby red Nose: fresh, rose, flowers, sweet Mouth: warm and elegant, smooth, some tannins Price Point: $60 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Marengo Barolo Bricco Delle Viole Wine: Barolo Bricco Delle Viole Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2009 Eye: ruby red Nose: rose, dark berry, spice Mouth: black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla Price Point: $32 Available at Vinmonopolet: not yet
Barolo Vigna Giachini by Giovanni Corino Wine: Barolo Vigna Giachini Producer: Giovanni Corino Region/Appellation: Barolo, Piemonte Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: bright ruby red Nose: fruity, cherry and raspberry, some licorice, roses, Mouth: silky tannins, easy to drink, fruity, balanced with firm structure Price Point: $71 Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
