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So one good thing about moving to Milano is there is an abundance of wine and good Italian food. And I have many friends that give good tips. This was one of them. Mercato del Suffragio. Here you will find four corners with delicious fresh food. You can sit down and eat, buy “take away”…
Nino Negrio Ca’Brione Wine: Ca’Brione Producer: Nino Negri Region/Appellation: Lombardy, Italy Grape varieties: Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Incrocio Manzoni and Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) Vintage: 2015 Eye: Yellow with green tinges Nose: mineral, exotic fruit, citrus Mouth: mineral, elegant, full, fruity undertone Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Throwback to when Luisa brought us to the Barbaresco Tower
Azelia Barolo 2011, 389,- Elio Altare Barolo 2011, 599,- Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 2012, 373,- Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2011, 499,- Burlotto Barolo 2012, 395,-
Not an uncommon sight at Cantina Granveien. This was after a very successful Friday Pizza evening with a Barbera Lineup and some additional bottles of various wines.
Near the Duomo in Milano, there is a restaurant called Signorvino. It is also a wine shop, so you can either sit and have a meal or just buy a bottle (or 10) of wine. I think I will probably just buy the wine from now on. They have an ok selection of wines from…
Pira Barolo 2007 Wine: Barolo Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2007 Eye: Garnet red with orange reflections Nose: earthy, spicy notes, fresh Mouth: dark fruit, licorice, some tobacco Price Point: $55 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes, but not this vintage
Throwback to all the amazing food I had this summer!
Langhe Nebbiolo currently at Vinmonopolet Cavallotto Barbera d’Alba Vigna Cuculo 2011, 275,- Scavino Langhe Nebbiolo 2013, 239,90,- Vietti Perbacco, 249,90,- Azelia Langhe Nebbiolo 2012, 209,- Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 2014, 190,90,-