Let’s talk about Barolo
Most of you are probably already quite familiar, but let’s talk about Barolo. I honestly don’t really know where to start but I guess I could start with the basics.
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Recent Release from Burlotto
Check out the recent release from Burlotto. I did not taste the full lineup, but I did get to sneak a peak at the 2018 Barolo’s!
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Diego Morra
The Morra family has been in the wine business since the mid 1900’s. But it’s only recently bottled under the label Diego Morra.
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Burlotto Barolo 2016
Burlotto Barolo 2016 – a vintage of harmony. Is the Barolo 2016 really worth all the hype? Read and find out.
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Wine Moments 2019
It’s almost 2020! Time to look back on 2019. Here are some of my favorite wine moments the past year!
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Palm trees – Which Barolo Winemaker is known for them?
Which winemaker in Barolo grows palm trees? I bet you didn’t know that Burlotto grows palm trees as well as grapes. If you get to visit his winery in Verduno, maybe he’ll show you. You can see some of them from the street, including the beautiful big one pictured below. It’s funny to me that…
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Wine of the Week
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
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100 points
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…
