Barolo is one of my favorite places on earth. What are your favorite things to do in the area?
Throwback to hand destemming grapes with the team at Elio Altare
This winery is near and dear to my heart. Silvia is a good friend and I am a super fan of the whole Altare family. Besides the fact that they are wonderful people, they also make really good wine. Elio is considered the “godfather” of Barolo, something you can learn more about if you see…
I have actually only seen one of these; Barolo Boys The Movie. Which ones do you recommend?
Marcarini Lasarin Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Lasarin Producer: Marcarini Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: Light color Nose: red fruits, leather, licorice, tobacco Mouth: cherry, soft bodied, typical nebbiolo tannins Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
To working at Mangialonga with these lovely ladies!
Giovanni Corino Giovanni Corino is a family owned winery located in La Morra, or more precisely, Annunziata, in the Barolo area. The winery is fairly small, they produce about 40,000 bottles a year. They produce the “normal” lineup, meaning Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and a few Barolos. You will also find their Barbera Cibot dù…
If you didn’t know, I am currently enrolled in a master program at Politecnico di Milano. I have a group project, and luckily for me the subject is wine. If you have 3 minutes, would you mind taking this survey? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScweeWN_AacBhwoRvmUn92r5Etkf5fnddqLS7sQ6y-33JZVUA/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you in advance!
My birthday is coming up and what better way to celebrate than spending a weekend in Barolo with some of my closest friends. Since I am a Norwegian and the area is becoming more popular, I have planned ahead and the itinerary is almost complete. When planning the trip I kept a few things in…