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Winery Wednesday

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Last week I suggested Altare, so this week I thought I would keep it in the family. Nadia Curto is Silvia’s cousin, and she has a winery just below Cantina Altare. If you haven’t med Nadia, you definitely should. Energy must run in their blood, because both Silvia and Nadia have plenty of it. I love visiting Nadia. It feels more like you are invited over for lunch than anything else, so warm and friendly, always making you feel at home.

In her lineup you find the “normal wines”, but she is also one of the wineries that makes Freisa. Personally, I think Freisa is a little strange in general, but if you have not tried it you should. You can find Nadia in Annunziata, and if you go, tell her hello from me!

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From a tasting last year

Check out her winery here!

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This winery is near and dear to my heart. Silvia is a good friend and I am a super fan of the whole Altare family. Besides the fact that they are wonderful people, they also make really good wine. Elio is considered the “godfather” of Barolo, something you can learn more about if you see “Barolo Boys, The Movie”. If you are in the area I suggest you try to book a visit here. Read more about the winery and their wines here. And if you end up going, please say hello to the family for me!

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Elio and his assistant Tess (and Toni) testing the wines before bottling

What is your favorite movie about wine?

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I have actually only seen one of these; Barolo Boys The Movie. Which ones do you recommend?

 

Wine of the Week

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Marcarini Lasarin Langhe Nebbiolo

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Wine: Lasarin

Producer: Marcarini

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2013

 

Eye: Light color

Nose: red fruits, leather, licorice, tobacco

Mouth: cherry, soft bodied, typical nebbiolo tannins

 

Price Point: $19

Available at Vinmonopolet: No

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Giovanni Corino

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Giovanni Corino is a family owned winery located in La Morra, or more precisely, Annunziata, in the Barolo area. The winery is fairly small, they produce about 40,000 bottles a year. They produce the “normal” lineup, meaning Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and a few Barolos. You will also find their Barbera Cibot dù Re, which is their superiore barbera (and personally one of my favorites).

If you are looking for a winery to visit, this should be on your list. The family is so friendly and you will have the chance to taste many excellent wines. To make an appointment you can visit their website http://www.corino.it/http://www.corino.it/ or send them an email: corinogiuliano@libero.it

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View from their winery

Half way to 50

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My birthday is coming up and what better way to celebrate than spending a weekend in Barolo with some of my closest friends. Since I am a Norwegian and the area is becoming more popular, I have planned ahead and the itinerary is almost complete.

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When planning the trip I kept a few things in mind. First of, I want to make sure I visit as many of my favorite restaurants as possible. Second, I try to visit a few of my “regular” wineries so that I get to see my friends. And lastly, I want to make sure my guests have a good time as well. Hopefully there will be a good mix of food, wine and wonderful people. Below you can find the agenda for my birthday weekend!

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