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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…
Enzoboglietti Dolcetto 2016 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Enzoboglietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2016 Eye: Deep ruby red Nose: fruity, earth tones, floral Mouth: dark fruits, fresh Price Point: $15 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“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.
Aurelio Settimo During my visit to Piemonte this time around I decided to visit a few new wineries. Aurelio Settimo was one of them. The winery started making their own wine in the 1950’s, after having been farmers for decades. Today, the winery is run by Tiziana, the daugther of Aurelio, and the philosophy of…
Just returned from 3 wonderful days in La Morra with fantastic people, good food and excellent wine! The weather was beautiful – I love it when the mountains are visible! Visited the usual places (Centro Storico, Cavallotto, More e Macine etc) but also some new places. Already looking forward to going back!