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Recent Release from Veglio

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Recent Release from Veglio

This summer I tasted the most recent release from Veglio. If I had to pick a favorite from the lineup it would be the Barolo Gattera 2017!

Recent Release from Mauro Veglio

Mauro Veglio Barbera 2020

The 2020 Barbera from Mauro Veglio is very fruity with good acidity. It’s very drinkable, light and fruity, despite the 15% alcohol.

Mauro Veglio Barbera Cascina Nuova 2018

The Cascina Nuova is their Barbera Superiore, so it’s no surprise that this wine is more complex. The ageing in wood has given the wine some spice notes as well as good structure. A balanced wine with good acidity.

Mauro Veglio Langhe Nebbiolo  2019

This wine has a beautiful nose, with aromas of fresh red fruit. It’s a bit concentrated in the mouth, but that’s not uncommon for the 2019’s. Good structure, good tannins, good length.  

Mauro Veglio Barolo 2017

The grapes in the Classic Barolo are sourced from Arborina, Castellero, and a small part of Gattera. Good nose, with red fruit and some spice notes. Quite fresh and easy to drink.

Mauro Veglio Gattera 2017

I like this wine a lot. A more masculine nose with aromas of tobacco, spices and some herbs. Quite soft tannins for a 2017.

Mauro Veglio Arborina 2017

The Arborina has that beautiful feminine nose. Quite aromatic for a 2017. A bit warm in the mouth, with round tannins.  

Mauro Veglio Castelletto 2017

More rustic nose on the Castelletto 2017, maybe even some leather. A more masculine Barolo, which is not surprising since it’s from Monforte. Dark red fruit and cherry aromas. The tannins are a bit more aggressive as well, structured with a good body.  

Mauro Veglio Paiagallo 2016

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I have the pleasure of introducing, for the first time, Mauro Veglio Paiagallo 2016! But before I dig into the Paiagallo 2016, some back story might be in order. A few years ago, Mauro Veglio and Alessandro Veglio joined forces, and now make wine under the same name: Mauro Veglio. Along with his talent, Alessandro also brought Paiagallo, and Mauro Veglio was able to add another wine to their portfolio!

Paiagallo

Paiagallo, an important MGA, is located on the eastern slopes of Barolo. The soil is composed of Sandstone and Marl (silt and clay). This cru has a surface of 12.35 hectares, neighboring the vineyards Terlo and Via Nuova.

Winemaking

With the Paiagallo, Veglio decided to do things a little differently. The Paiagallo spends about 20-25 days on the skins, which is a little longer than the other Barolo’s. In addition, they only do a couple of pump overs, giving the wine rounder and softer tannins. The longer maceration and gentle pump over results in a delicate extraction.  Another big difference is the use of big barrels.  

Mauro Veglio Paiagallo 2016

Mauro Veglio Paiagallo 2016

Mauro Veglio Paiagallo 2016 has a very elegant nose of red berries, mainly strawberry and raspberry. The wine is powerful but elegant. Remarkably soft tannins!

Dolcetto for days

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Mauro Veglio Dolcetto d’Alba 2016

wow mauro veglio dolcetto 2016

Wine:  Dolcetto d’Alba

Producer: Mauro Veglio

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: dolcetto

Vintage:  2016

 

 

Eye: intense ruby red, just like dolcetto should look

Nose: floral and fruity, cherries and berries

Mouth: smooth, fresh, easy to drink, frutiy

Price Point: $16

Available at Vinmonopolet: no

Available at Systembolaget: no

Barolo Night 3.0 Round 4

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Did we subconsciously save the best for last?

barolo night sthlm round 4

Mauro Veglio Rocche 1997

Color was dark brown, rusty. On the nose there were notes of toffee, sweet and some fruit This wine tasted a little strange to me, not quite sure what it was. For most of the other wine tasters it was fantastic.

Altare 1996

Rusty color, evident it was old. On the nose there were hints of mushroom, earth and forest. The taste was absolute heaven! Most likely a barolo, as you can see from the label but not 100% sure.

Barolo Night 3.0 Round 3

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Continuing the tasting notes from Barolo Night 3.0.

barolo night sthlm round 3

Renato Ratti Rocche 2011

Clear red color. This wine had a strange smell. Some dill on the nose. The taste was also a bit strange. Not my favorite wine of the night.

Mauro Veglio Gattera 2006

Color a little rusty, but clear. On the nose there were earthy tones, rose hip and some truffel. In the mouth it was quite tannic, with some truffel. Too young, but very good!

Burzi Capalot 2013

Rusty, dark red color. Licorcie, salt and sweet notes on the nose. Quite tannic, evident that it was young. And as it turned out it was very young!!

Barolo Night Stockholm Edition

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Barolo Night 3.0

We are continuing the success of Barolo Night, this time destionation: Stockholm!

As per usual, we start the weekend with Friday Pizza and some “low key” wines. As you can see in the picture below the “low key” wines are quickly escalating! We did blind tasting Friday as well – because why not?? For me Wine of the Night was the Voerzio barbera, which is strange because his wine are normally not my taste. Vietti at a close second, but who are we kidding: all the wines are good!

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Saturday went a little crazy – look at that lineup! Double blind tasting, as in we didn’t know which wines were which when we were tasting, not even our own. Super interesting both to compare the ones in each round but also comparing them all at the end. More detailed notes will follow!

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Winery Wednesday: You may already know this one

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Winery Wednesday: Mauro Veglio

You have probably already heard of Mauro Veglio, but I thought I’d write a little about them anyways. Located in Annunziata, next to Silvia Altare, Mauro and Daniela have produced wine since 1986. And now they have joined forces with their nephew Alessandro Veglio.

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Mauro Veglio, Daniela and Alessandro Veglio

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I have known Mauro, Daniela and Alessandro for years and have been a huge fan of their wines for many years! The winery produces 4 cru barolos, as well as dolcetto, barber and nebbiolo. One of my favorites is their babera superiore, Cascina Nuova. I also love their Langhe Nebbiolo, Angelo, named after Mauro’s father.

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Cru’s Castelletto, Gattera and Arborina

A visit with Daniela is always fun! She speaks english very well and german! Maybe if you’re lucky she will get some wine right from the tank!

If you want to visit them you can check out their website or send an email: mauroveglio@mauroveglio.com. If you visit them, say hello from me!

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Prowein 2018

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Prowein 2018: The Vinitaly of Germany

I myself have never been to Prowein, but I have been to Vinitaly and I imagine it’s very similar. Basically too many wineries to count get together and show their wines to the people in the trade; which means you have to be a member of the trade to get access. Now, I am not sure how loose the definition of trade is, so you might get access if you can somehow make it sound like you are in the trade. When I went to Vinitaly, a friend gave me her second pass, so that’s how I was able to attend. I know, lucky me!

Anyways, the fair is from March 18 – March 20 and some of the winemakers I know that will attend are:

Corino, Altare, Fratelli Revello, Carlo Revello , Burlotto, Cavallotto, Marengo and Mauro Veglio. 

Check the Prowein website for more info.

 

 

 

The Veglio family coming together

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Veglio has some exciting news

Mauro Veglio and Alessandro Veglio have joined their wineries! Two great producers have now become one! Mauro is Alessandro’s uncle, so they are keeping it in the family 😉 Their wines are similar in styles and they share the same philosophy, so this should be a wonderful adventure! I am very excited to see what the future has in store. Congratulations!

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Mauro Veglio, Daniela and Alessandro Veglio

**Picture borrowed from Mauro Veglio