Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: Intense violet Nose: black cherry, violets, minerals Mouth: soft, medium body, cherries, some spice Price Point: $13 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Throwback to doing green harvest with Toni (and Vietti)
“Wine Tourist” season is coming up, so I thought I would suggest a few wineries to visit. There are an incredible amount of wineries in the Piemonte region, about 400, and most of them are not that well known. There are also new ones starting as well, so the options are endless.
If you don’t know very much about wine or the Barolo region, you should visit Chiara Boschis. Her visits are chock full of information; she will take you all the way from the roman times to the present, giving you a full history of the region. Chiara is one of the “Barolo Boys” (yes, I…
Burlotto Monvigliero 2013 Wine: Barolo Monvigliero Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: ruby red Nose: Rose, lavender, spices, white pepper Mouth: Floral, spice, cinnamon, orange peel Price Point: $50 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
First of, huge congratulations to my friend Fabio on receiving 100 points from Antonio Galloni on his 2013 Monvigliero. Having been a big fan of Fabio and his wines for a while, I am not surprised he received a top score for his wine. When I was in Barolo recently, coincidentally the day after the…
Wine Glass Writer is a non toxic, temporary marker that can be used in many different scenarios. Having a party and don’t want to waste wine due to “glass abandonment”? Serving a cake and want to decorate or write a message on the platter? Need a creative place-setting idea? Wine glass writer is perfect! One…
Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Mauro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby red, some violet Nose: red fruits, cherry and plums Mouth: well balanced, good acidity, mineral, medium body Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Tbt to when Roberto Voerzio came for coffee when I was working at Altare
Collisoni. Ever heard of it? Every summer the town of Barolo hosts a music festival in its city center. They have pretty impressive lineups; last year Sting performed, and this year Robbie Williams will perform. If you are in the area around the 16th and 17th of July, check it out! Check out their website…