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My first visit to Pira was a few years ago, and the visit was hilarious. My family and Pira together. We spoke little italian and he claimed to speak very little English. He was either being modest or he got better over the years because he spoke English very well this year. He was accompanied…
Are you going?! I am! Every year in La Morra there is a wine event called Mangialonga. You basically drink and eat along a path and it ends with a big party in the town square of La Morra. Definately worth a try if you are in the area! This year Mangialonga is Sunday August…
Marengo Barolo Bricco Delle Viole Wine: Barolo Bricco Delle Viole Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2009 Eye: ruby red Nose: rose, dark berry, spice Mouth: black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla Price Point: $32 Available at Vinmonopolet: not yet
#tbt to the time me and my dad got to taste all the barolos with Elio and Silvia Altare right before bottling. They do this to see how the wines are doing, if they need to be racked and if the levels are ok.
When you visit with Nadia it’s more like a casual aperitivo than a wine tasting. She offers some salami and cheese, opens a few wines and you just sit around and drink together. I always love coming here, I just have the best time. Nadia is wonderful, extremely funny and very kind. It was a…
During my visit to Beaune this summer, Joseph Voillot was my first visit. It was funny because I emailed them thinking I would probably get the same response as I’d been getting from all other producers saying: “we are closed, we do not take visits”, etc etc. However, he replied that we were welcome to…
Barolo Vigna Giachini by Giovanni Corino Wine: Barolo Vigna Giachini Producer: Giovanni Corino Region/Appellation: Barolo, Piemonte Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: bright ruby red Nose: fruity, cherry and raspberry, some licorice, roses, Mouth: silky tannins, easy to drink, fruity, balanced with firm structure Price Point: $71 Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
#tbt to my visit with Roberto Voerizo. Legendary.