Stories
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Harvest 2016
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Le Torri
Le Torri is a restaurant located in Castiglione, and I think it is one of the restaurants with the best views. If you are lucky enough to sit on the balcony, you have a beautiful view of Langhe. And the food is very good! They recently changed owners, and the new ones are doing very…
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Wine of the Week Recap
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…
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#tbt
Throwback to drinking 22 year old dolceeto in New York @ Maialino
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Giovanni Corino at Vinmonopolet
Finally! You can find Giovanni Corino at the Vinmonopol in Norway. Barolo 2012 Barolo Arborina 2012
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Going into the vineyard
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…
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Piemontegirl’s First Vendemmia
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…
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Marengo Brunate
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
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#tbt
Throwback to crashing a wine expo in New York, meeting up with these guys!