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…
Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: Intense violet Nose: black cherry, violets, minerals Mouth: soft, medium body, cherries, some spice Price Point: $13 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Throwback to doing green harvest with Toni (and Vietti)
“Wine Tourist” season is coming up, so I thought I would suggest a few wineries to visit. There are an incredible amount of wineries in the Piemonte region, about 400, and most of them are not that well known. There are also new ones starting as well, so the options are endless.
If you don’t know very much about wine or the Barolo region, you should visit Chiara Boschis. Her visits are chock full of information; she will take you all the way from the roman times to the present, giving you a full history of the region. Chiara is one of the “Barolo Boys” (yes, I…
Burlotto Monvigliero 2013 Wine: Barolo Monvigliero Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: ruby red Nose: Rose, lavender, spices, white pepper Mouth: Floral, spice, cinnamon, orange peel Price Point: $50 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Throwback to ladies night at BA53 with PYCM’s Bourgogne Chardonnay
First of, huge congratulations to my friend Fabio on receiving 100 points from Antonio Galloni on his 2013 Monvigliero. Having been a big fan of Fabio and his wines for a while, I am not surprised he received a top score for his wine. When I was in Barolo recently, coincidentally the day after the…