Wine: Barbera Cerreto
Producer: Roberto Voerzio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2012
Eye: deep intense purple red
Nose: dark berries, spices, some caramel,
Mouth: concentrated, cherries, some toast, full bodied
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Here are a few that are available at Vinmonopolet. Note: many of them you have to order.
Alessandro Veglio Barbera 209,-
Fratelli Revello Barbera 217,-
Wine: Vittoria Barbera
Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2013
Eye: bright red
Nose: tobacco, vanilla, cherry, plums
Mouth: balanced tannins, fruity but with good acidity
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Here are some wines for under 190kr. Keep in mind they might be sold out or need to be ordered.
Andrea Oberto Dolcetto 149,-
Elvio Cogno Dolcetto 170,-
Pira Barbera 175,-
Trediberri Barbera 175,-
Bruno Rocca Nebbiolo 184,-
Burlotto Aves: Toni’s new obssession. And honestly, can you blame him? Burlotto has been a favorite for quite some time, but for some reasone the Aves 2016 has really impressed Toni (an myself). When you drink it you think that this is how a barbera should taste.
Wine: Aves
Producer: Burlotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2016
Eye: dark purple, typical barbera color
Nose: violets, blueberry, spices
Mouth: dark fruits, floral, spices
Price Point: $22
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Wine: Vigna Scarrone
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: barbera
Vintage: 2011
Eye: ruby red
Nose: cherries, vanilla, spices
Mouth: fruity, with good acidity, well balanced
Price Point: $32
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Available at Systembolaget: yes
Wine: Barbera d’alba
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2011
Eye: ruby red, violet reflections
Nose: violets, black cherry
Mouth: dark red fruits, full bodied, good acidity
Price Point: $15
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Available at Systembolaget: nei
Andrea Oberto, my newest friend in Barolo, makes a wonderful Barbera Giada. Some may like to call it a Barbera Superiore, which means that it’s made from the barber grapes but vinified differently, most likely either in oak or longer in oak (compared to the classic barbera). Those who understand Norwegian can read SMAK’s tasting notes onAndrea Oberto’s Giada here.
Wine: Barbera Giada
Producer: Andrea Oberto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2015
Eye: deep purple ruby
Nose: plums, berries,
Mouth: tobacco, coffee, balanced, long finish
Price Point: $40
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Available at Systembolaget: no
Andrea Oberto has become a new staple at Cantina Granveien, and hopefully I’ll bring some home after I visit them in October. As of now I do not know very much about the winery or the wines, but I will visit them in October and learn more about them! In the meantime you can check out Andrea Oberto’s wines here.
Wine: Barbera San Giuseppe
Producer: Andrea Oberto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2015
Eye: bright ruby red
Nose: dark fruits, cherry, some spices
Mouth: dark berries, long finish, round tannins
Price Point: $16
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Available at Systembolaget: No
There are quite a few wines available at Vinmonopolet, but you can find some great wines at reasonable prices. (Although that’s not always the case). In any event, I have listed some wines that I think highly of and that as of now are available. However, bear in mind that most of these wines have to be ordered, as in they are not usually in the stores.
Trediberri Barbera d’Alba , 170kr
Andrea Oberto Dolcetto d’Alba , 169kr
Azelia Dolcetto d’Alba Bricco dell’Oriolo , 189kr
Alessandro Veglio Dolcetto d’Alba , 194kr
Trediberri Langhe Nebbiolo , 185kr
Burlotto Langhe Nebbiolo , 145kr
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