Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2014 Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: deep color Nose: dark fruit, black pepper, red berries, Mouth: well balanced and round, dark fruits Price Point: $18 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Throwback to when Ciccio cuts the ham at Centro Storico
Here are a few Barbera’s that you can find at Vinmonopolet Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 2013, 275,- Cavallotto Barbera d’Alba Vigna Cuculo 2011, 275,- Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba 2013, 198,60,- Vietti la Crena 2010, 390,- Paolo Scavino Barbera d’Alba 2014, 217,90,-
Langhe Arborina 2010 Wine: Langhe Arborina Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: nebbiolo Vintage: 2010 Eye: intense ruby red Nose: fresh, rose, flowers, sweet Mouth: warm and elegant, smooth, some tannins Price Point: $60 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Throwback to the Oddero Winemakers dinner in Oslo I try to go to as many winemakers dinners as possible so when Oddero was in town, I had to go! It’s always nice to see Pietro and Isabella; this time it was Pietro who came to Oslo.
I have been to Mauro Veglio’s winery many times, both for visits and for a coffee break. But I went back again for a visit this time because my brother had never been for an official winery tour and tasting. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Daniela, and Mauro of course (although it’s…
#tbt to the time I celebrated my birthday in La Morra