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  • Have you ever heard of the grape Pelaverga?

    Burlotto Pelaverga Pelaverga is a very special grape that is indigenous to Verduno in Piemonte. There are not that many winemakers that make wine with the pelaverga grape (I don’t think I have tried any other pelaverga wines) but I really like the one Burlotto makes. Wine: Pelaverga Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: pelaverga Vintage: 2014   Eye: light,…

  • Piemontefestival

    Roberto Damonte runs the winery with his brother Massimo. Massimo is responsible for the vineyards, while Roberto works in the cellar. The winery started production in 1950, and now makes over 20 wines.

  • Barolo Night 3.0 Round 3

    Continuing the tasting notes from Barolo Night 3.0. Renato Ratti Rocche 2011 Clear red color. This wine had a strange smell. Some dill on the nose. The taste was also a bit strange. Not my favorite wine of the night. Mauro Veglio Gattera 2006 Color a little rusty, but clear. On the nose there were…

  • Wine of the Week

    Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Nadia Curto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015   Eye: ruby red with purple hue Nose: red fruits, cherry, sweet. licorice Mouth: soft, fresh, good acidity. dry Price Point: $13 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: yes

  • Wines under 300kr

    Here are a few wines available at Vinmonopolet. If you sign up for my newsletter you will not only get the information first, but I will give you additional tips. Hint: There’s a Pira and Oddero wine in the newsletter. Sign up here! Massolino Barbera Burzi Nebbiolo Brovia Barbera  

  • Barolo Night 3.0 Round 2

    Check out these three wines from round 2 at Barolo Night 3.0. Keep in mind we tasted them all blind. Altare Barolo 1993 Dark, rusty color. On the nose a little bit of toffee, sweet, red berries, truffel. In the mouth the wine was soft, but with tannins present. Impressive for a wine with that…

  • L’osteria del Vignaiolo

    If you’re ever on my instagram, you’ll see I frequent Osteria del Vignaiolo! It is a must when I am in Piemonte. The food pictures really speak for themselves – and yes I know I always eat the same things! But wouldn’t you eat this all day if you could? It has become a tradition…

  • Sandefjord Vinfestival

    This weekend I attended Sandefjord Vinfestival. This year the overarching theme was South-Africa, but my good friend Alessandro Veglio was there as well. And a bottle of Vietti Moscato. The festival takes place every year in Sandefjord, and many cool wineries and wines are represented. Even though I normally stick to Piemonte, I tried a…

  • Wine of the Week

    Marengo Barbera Vigna Pugnane 2015   Wine: Barbera Vigna Pugnane Producer: Marco Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2015   Eye: intense ruby red Nose: fruity, red berries Mouth: full-bodied, fruity, warm Price Point: $13 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no