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  • Tbt to when Roberto Voerzio came for coffee when I was working at Altare

  • Collisoni. Ever heard of it? Every summer the town of Barolo hosts a music festival in its city center. They have pretty impressive lineups; last year Sting performed, and this year Robbie Williams will perform. If you are in the area around the 16th and 17th of July, check it out! Check out their website…

  • Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo   Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014   Eye: Intense ruby Nose: Rose petals, red fruits Mouth: not too dry, good tannins, red fruits, good acidity     Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Read more about the wine here.

  • Throwback to Chiara Boschis and Claudia Ciglitui climbing the walls at Territoriet.

  • First of, I do have an account on Vivino. I admit I’m not the most frequent user, but I am trying to post more. The problem for me is that I usually take a picture of the wine and then later I post it on instagram or something, and I always forget about Vivino…  …

  • Insalata Russa Vitello Tonnato Ragu Carne Cruda Bagna Cauda   Insalata Russa A “russian” salad of peas, carrots and potato with a mayo tuna sauce. One of my favorites! Vitello Tonnato A tuna sauce with kapers over sliced veal. Very good! Ragu Usually served with tajarin, this ragu is a must. The meat varies, but…

  • Azelia Dolcetto 2013 Wine: Bricco dell’Oriolo Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: dolcetto Vintage: 2013   Eye: intense red Nose: raspberry, cherry, florals Mouth: slightly metallic, fresh, ripe     Price Point: $14 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes

  • Throwback to burger and wine at Burger & Barrel

  • Anyone have any tips on where to buy good wine or restaurants with good wine lists? Any suggestions are welcomed!