Elio Altare Langhe Nebbiolo Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Elio Altare Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby Nose: Rose petals, red fruits Mouth: not too dry, good tannins, red fruits, good acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Read more about the wine here.
Throwback to Chiara Boschis and Claudia Ciglitui climbing the walls at Territoriet.
Insalata Russa Vitello Tonnato Ragu Carne Cruda Bagna Cauda Insalata Russa A “russian” salad of peas, carrots and potato with a mayo tuna sauce. One of my favorites! Vitello Tonnato A tuna sauce with kapers over sliced veal. Very good! Ragu Usually served with tajarin, this ragu is a must. The meat varies, but…
Azelia Dolcetto 2013 Wine: Bricco dell’Oriolo Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: dolcetto Vintage: 2013 Eye: intense red Nose: raspberry, cherry, florals Mouth: slightly metallic, fresh, ripe Price Point: $14 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Cavallotto Langhe Chardonnay 2013 Wine: Langhe Chardonnay Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Chardonnay Vintage: 2013 Eye: pale yellow Nose: citrus, green apple, white pepper, no oak Mouth: medium acidity, fresh, minerals Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: maybe
Friday Pizza has been a longstanding tradition. When Friday comes around, wherever I am, I try to make pizza. Lake Como, Milano, Stavanger, Boston; doesn’t matter. Recently, Friday Pizza has been accompanied by Blind Tasting. This particular occasion was to teach my brother’s friend a little about wine. We decided to stay in one area,…
Finally, a visit to Conterno. This winery has been on the list for quite some time, and I was very happy when the dream became reality. Located in Monforte, it has an amazing view (as you can see above) and the winery is recently renovated, absolutely stunning. Roberto Conterno, the grandson of Giacomo, now runs…
Cavallotto Bricco Boschis Riserva San Guiseppe 2006 Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: dark ruby Nose: rose, tar, cherry, earth, licorice Mouth: balanced fruit, good acidity, round tannins Price Point: $80 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Throwback to my first Vendemmia and my first trip into the vineyards collecting grapes!
What is Uno Per Uno? Literally it means One By One. And that pretty much sums it up. Unoperuno is an Altare wine and they pick the grapes off the stem by hand, one by one. Why? One of the things I love about the Altare family is their innovative spirit and endless energy. A…
