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  • Dolcetto at Vinmonopolet

          Pira Dolcetto 2014, 206,-         Oddero Dolcetto d’Alba 2013, 199,-             Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba 2015, 248,-         Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d’Alba 2014, 270,-           Azelia Dolcetto d’Alba Bricco dell’Oriolo 2013, 165,-    

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  • Mercato Del Suffragio

    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”…

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  • Wine of the Week

    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

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  • #tbt

    Throwback to when Luisa brought us to the Barbaresco Tower

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  • Barolo at Vinmonopolet

      Azelia Barolo 2011, 389,-   Elio Altare Barolo 2011, 599,- Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 2012, 373,- Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2011, 499,- Burlotto Barolo 2012, 395,-          

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  • Cantina Granveien

    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.

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  • Signorvino

    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…

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  • Wine of the week

    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

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