Stories
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Burlotto – A treasure in Verduno
Burlotto – The Palm Tree King (and winemaker of course) Not only does Burlotto grow palm trees, he also makes excellent wines! In a beautiful house in Verduno, you will find a winemaker of the ages (and his 2 beautiful dogs). I am known for my love of La Morra but I will happily visit…
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Wines Round 2 Barolo Night
Barolo Night Oslo Round 2 The lineup for the first 6 wines is not bad. (hehe) Keep in mind we did these wines blind, 3 at a time, so the tasting notes reflect what was tasted at the time. Aldo Conterno Ciacala 1999 Earth tones and toffee on the nose. Older, caramelized, earthy. Aldo Conterno…
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Corte Gondina – The Place to Stay
Corte Gondina – A Home Away From Home Corte Gondina – A beautiful boutique hotel in La Morra. If you ever find yourself in Piemonte, I highly recommend Corte Gondina in La Morra. This should come as no surprise for those who know me, as I frequent the beautiful hotel in the main streets of…
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Yes, It Was As Legendary As Expected
Accomasso – The Man, The Myth, The Legend Accomasso? I honestly don’t believe it. The whole thing was like a dream. A bizarre, wonderful, unexpected dream. Do you know about Accomasso? If you do, then you’ve probably heard rumors about what he’s like. And let me tell you: they are true. Here is how it…
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Wines round 1 Barolo Night Oslo Edition
Barolo Night 2.0 A few weeks ago, Barolo Night 2.0 took place in Oslo. Overall there were 9 wines, tasted in 3 rounds and here are some tasting notes on the first round. Round 2 and 3 to come! Mauro Molino Vigna Gancia 2008 Reddish brown. Flowers and dark berries on the nose. Round tannins,…
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Signor Toni’s Wine of The Week
More like Wine of the Month Burlotto Aves: Toni’s new obssession. And honestly, can you blame him? Burlotto has been a favorite for quite some time, but for some reasone the Aves 2016 has really impressed Toni (an myself). When you drink it you think that this is how a barbera should taste. Burlotto Aves 2016…
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Did you make a reservation?
“Do you have a reservation?” A phrase commonly heard in restaurants in Piemonte. I wrote about this a while ago, but since what I like to call “The Barolo Season” is upon us I though a friendly reminder was due. Restaurants (and wineries) really appreciate it when you call ahead and make a reservation.