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Wine of the Week

Cantina del Pino Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Cantina del Pino Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: light red, transparent Nose: fruity, spicy, smoky, cherries Mouth: fruity, smooth, good structure, Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
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Barolo Birthday Weekend

Barolo Birthday Weekend is booked! I will, just like last year, spend my birthday in Barolo! Can’t wait to be back there again, with all these wonderful people! Do you have any tips on where to go for food or wine? I know the area pretty well, but am always open to suggestions! …
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Winery Wednesday: You may already know this one

Winery Wednesday: Mauro Veglio You have probably already heard of Mauro Veglio, but I thought I’d write a little about them anyways. Located in Annunziata, next to Silvia Altare, Mauro and Daniela have produced wine since 1986. And now they have joined forces with their nephew Alessandro Veglio. I have known Mauro, Daniela and Alessandro…
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Prowein 2018

Prowein 2018: The Vinitaly of Germany I myself have never been to Prowein, but I have been to Vinitaly and I imagine it’s very similar. Basically too many wineries to count get together and show their wines to the people in the trade; which means you have to be a member of the trade to…
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Scarrone: A barbera worth trying

Vietti Vigna Scarrone Barbera d’Alba 2011 Wine: Vigna Scarrone Producer: Vietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: barbera Vintage: 2011 Eye: ruby red Nose: cherries, vanilla, spices Mouth: fruity, with good acidity, well balanced Price Point: $32 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: yes
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Barolo Night 2.0

Barolo Nigth 2.0 – Oslo At the beginning of the year I was in Gothenburg for what I like to call Barolo Night. 6 people, 10 barolo, lots of fun. Now it’s time for Barolo Night 2.0, except this time it will be in Oslo. The deal is the same: everyone brings a barolo (or…
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Barolo & Friends

Barolo & Friends at Territoriet Every year during the Barolo & Friends wine event in Oslo, Territoriet arranges a wine event as well. That means that you can get a hold of good quality Barolo that normally isn’t on the wine list. Last time I attended Chiara Boschis and Claudia Cigliuti came to the event,…
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Wine Night at Cascina Nuova

Wine Night a la Piemontegirl Remember I asked you for advice on how to run a Wine Tasting? Well, here is how it went! My very talented friend Elena Baseotto made me some tasting sheets, and I decided to go for 3 wines next to each other: dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo. The knowledge level among…
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Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Les Femelottes

Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Les Femelottes Now, I know my name is Piemontegirl, but it is no secret that I love French Burgundy wines, and this one is no exception. I mean, for a wine under $20: WOW! The amount of toast is perfect, it has nice acidity and is very easy to drink. Wine: Bourgogne…
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