Freisa Bartolo Mascarello Wine: 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
Vietti La Crena 2011 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
Marengo Dolcetto d’Alba 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…
Barolo Vigna Conca 2004 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…
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2010 Wine: 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 Rinaldi Wine: 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 Dolcetto Wine: 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