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I have had a lot of good wine over the years. Here is a list of some of the ones I have had recently. Maybe you are looking for a wine for your next dinner party? Or you need some inspiration? Alessandro Veglio Barolo 2008 Cavallotto Pinner Marengo Dolcetto 2014 Burlotto Barbera Azelia Barolo 2011…
Throwback to drinking 22 year old dolceeto in New York @ Maialino
Finally! You can find Giovanni Corino at the Vinmonopol in Norway. Barolo 2012 Barolo Arborina 2012
I was very lucky to be invited along into the vineyards to collect already harvested grapes with the one and only Silvia. We drove her truck along the hill, deep into the vineyard, where the grapes were waiting in their buckets. The leaves are starting to change color, many grapes have already been harvested and…
I have been in Barolo quite a few times, but I have never been there for the harvest. But finally, this year, I got to experience it. It really is a very interesting moment. All the hard work that has been done in the vineyard is now on it’s way to become wine. Most of…
Marengo Barolo Brunate 1988 Wine: Brunate Barolo Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 1988 Eye: burnished ruby Nose: dark fruits, tar, anise, some flowers Mouth: excellent structure, spices, minerals, red fruit, very delicate Price Point: ?? Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Throwback to crashing a wine expo in New York, meeting up with these guys!
Azelia Dolcetto 165,- Oddero Dolcetto 199,- Mauro Veglio Barbera 198,- Paolo Scavino Barbera 217,- Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 190,-
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2012 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2012 Eye: ruby red Nose: fresh red berries, some floral notes, Mouth: balanced, earth flavors, fresh acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes