Vinmonopolet: good selections for a reasonable price 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…
In need of good a summer wine? Wines are good all year, but some work better than others as “summer wine”. Below are a few of my favorites to drink during the summer months (or weeks if you live in Norway!) Starting from the left, we have Ettore Germano’s Herzu. It is by far one…
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red Nose: fruity, floral, dark cherries, strawberries, Mouth: medium body, fruity, good tannins Price Point: $11 Available at Vinmonopolet: No Available at Systembolaget: Yes
Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Nadia Curto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red, hints of violet Nose: fruity, plum, cherry, blueberry, violets Mouth: fruity, medium body, Price Point: $12 Available at Vinmonopolet: no, but maybe soon
Gianfranco Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red Nose: red fruits, cherry, candied, Mouth: some minerals, blackberry, red fruits Price Point: $15 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Throwback to my first visit with Marengo
Giovanni Corino 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…
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
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