Wine: Brunate Barolo
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 1988
Eye: burnished ruby
Nose: dark fruits, tar, anise, some flowers
Mouth: excellent structure, spices, minerals, red fruit, very delicate
Price Point: ??
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Wine: Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2009
Eye: ruby red
Nose: rose, dark berry, spice
Mouth: black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla
Price Point: $32
Available at Vinmonopolet: not yet
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2014
Eye: Ruby red
Nose: fruity, fresh, blueberry/blackberry, hint of licorice
Mouth: fruits, hint of almond
Price Point: $9
Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
Every year we have an event called “Pylsa & Barolo”. The event is in reality my fathers birthday celebration, but he doesn’t like to celebrate his birthday, so he organizes a garden party instead. The whole concept is that we serve different kinds of Hot Dogs with Barolo as the wine pairing. It is a strange combination but somehow it just works.
This year’s lineup was composed of what we call “family wine”. Over the years we have made many friends in Barolo, and some of these winemakers have become part of the family along the way. Bartolo Mascarello has always been a favorite, and we are a big fan of Maria Teresa and Alan. If we are having #family wine” Altare has to be on the list. Not only have I worked at the winery, they are our oldest friends in Barolo. Their neighbors, Mauro Veglio are also considered part of the family. Daniela and Mauro are wonderful. Last but not least there is Vietti. Luca and Elena are a riot and I always feel at home with them. My favorite thing to do with them is to sit around their dining table, listening to the family while drinking wine and eating home made food. I wish they could all have been there yesterday but at least I will see them all in July!
This was the final tally. 24 bottles of wine.
If you are staying in the Barolo area, More e Macine is a must! The restaurant is located in La Morra, along the “main road” (if there is such a thing in La Morra…)
Do not be fooled by the rather “simple” look, the food is great, wine list superb and staff incredible! Ito, the main man, is hilarious, a die hard juventus fan and a big champagne drinker. You can come to More e Macine for coffee, an aperitivo, lunch, dinner, or just to say hi! There is no occasion unfit for More e Macine.
You will also most likely run into the local winemakers, as it is a popular place for them to get a glass of champagne and hang out.
My brother leaving More e Macine with a bottle of Marengo
Almost a year ago, I had the pleasure of participating in the Mangialonga.
For those of you who don’t know, Mangialonga is basically a “walkathon” where you walk about 2km, while eating and drinking. Drinking a lot!
EVERYONE is welcome (you have to buy a ticket of course), but last year dogs, and kids, and adults, and cripples and whatever else came through the Start line and the crossed the finish line a few drops of alcohol later.
At the end, there is a party, with Moscato (as much as you may desire).
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