Freisa Bartolo MascarelloWine: Langhe Freisa
Producer: Bartolo Mascarello
Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo
Grape varieties: Freisa
Vintage: 2013
Eye: opaque, purple crimson hue
Nose: raspberry, cherry, red fruit, tea
Mouth: fruit, some yeast, slightly fizzy
Price point: $23
Available at Vinmonopolet: NO
Wine: La Crena
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2011
Eye: Rich ruby purple color
Nose: Raspberry, cherry, some vanilla and spices
Mouth: dark fruits, balanced acidity
Price Point: $40
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2014
Eye: Ruby red
Nose: fruity, fresh, blueberry/blackberry, hint of licorice
Mouth: fruits, hint of almond
Price Point: $9
Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
Wine: Barolo Vigna Conca
Producer: Revello Fratelli
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2004
Eye: dark, reddish brown
Nose: wet leather, medicine cabinet, some dark fruit, spices
Mouth: still some tannins, very silky at the beginning, slight short finish
Price Point: $55
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes, but likely not this vintage
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2010Wine: Barolo Castiglione
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: Dark ruby red
Nose: Cherries, strwaberries, hint of tobacco
Mouth: Plum, spices, cherries. Good tannins with long finish.
Price Point: $58
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes (but maybe not 2010 vintage)
Tre Tine RinaldiWine: Tre Tine
Producer: Rinaldi
Region/Appellation: Piemonte
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: mid-ruby
Nose: leather, flowers, nuts, berries
Mouth: strawberries, licorice, mineral
Price Point: $94
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco 2012
Wine: Barbaresco Rabaja
Producer: Bruno Rocca
Region/Appellation: Piemonte
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Eye: Ruby garnet
Nose: floral, raspberry, cherry
Mouth: soft broad tannins, warm, redcurrant, blackberry, earthy,
Price Point: $60
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Azelia Barolo 2011
Wine: Azelia Barolo
Producer: Azelia
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2011
Eye: bright red garnet
Nose: red plum, wild red berries, sweet spices, floral notes
Mouth: ripe fruit flavors, sweet red cherries, dried herbs, minerals
Price Point: $47
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Langhe Nebbiolo Bartolo Mascarello
Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo
Producer: Bartolo Mascarello
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Eye: Deep ruby color
Nose: Mineral, rose, sweet red fruit
Mouth: Medium body, fresh fruit,
Price Point: $47
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Paolo Scavino DolcettoWine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Paolo Scavino
Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: Deep black plum
Nose: Blackberry, mineral,
Mouth: Dry, medium body, frim tannin
Price point: $14
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
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