Let’s talk about Barolo
Most of you are probably already quite familiar, but let’s talk about Barolo. I honestly don’t really know where to start but I guess I could start with the basics.
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Recent Release from Veglio
Check out my tasting notes on the most recent release from Mauro Veglio and find out which one was my favorite!
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Nadia Curto
Nadia Curto is a force of nature, bursting with energy (just like her cousin Silvia Altare). And she makes good wines to boot.
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Giovanni Corino
Kindness. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think of the Giovanni Corino family.
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Corino Barolo Arborina
The Corino Barolo Arborina is very approachable, even young, with good fruit and a long finish.
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Altare
Silvia Altare, Protector of the grape, Queen of the Langhe, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Lady of the Annunziata.
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Arborina at Vinmonopolet
So far, there are only 2 Arborina’s available at Vinmonopolet: Elio Altare Barolo Arborina *sold out* Giovanni Corino Barolo Arborina 499kr Other producer’s of Arborina include Renato Corino, Nadia Curto, Mauro Veglio and Bovio.
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Cru – Arborina
Cru – most of us are familiar with them, right? If not, a cru indicates a certain vineyard. And each cru has specific characteristics based on soil, altitude and exposure. When it comes to different cru, I think Arborina might be one of my favorite! It helps that many of my favorite producers make Barolo…
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Mauro Veglio’s Arborina is to die for
Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina 2011 If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I spend a lot of time with Mauro Veglio and his wife. And you probably also know that I am a huge fan, not just of their wines but of them. And their Barolo Arborina is no exception. 2011 was…
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Wine of the Week
This past week was a little special, because my dad (Signor Tony) turned 50! The wine consumption was slightly higher than usual, as you can see in the foto below, and the wines were incredible. This picture is from the “infamous” Pylsa & Barolo, which was located in Barolo this year. And another special feature…
