Favorites

We all have our favorite wines or winemakers, and here are some of my favorites at the moment.

For Fun

Cascina Fontana Dolcetto 225,-
Looking for a wine to drink on a Tuesday night along with a bowl of pasta? Then this is your guy! And it the summer, chilling it a little may help cool you down in the hot summer months!

Trediberri Barbera 189,-
Trediberri’s first vintage was 2011 and his wines quality has skyrocketed! And at this price, this barbera is fricking steal!

Azelia Dolcetto 2013 179,-
A very interesting dolcetto, with grapes grown outside the Barolo area. This means that some of the best vineyards are actually used for Dolcetto instead of Nebbiolo, giving the grapes the best circumstances, making this Dolcetto extraordinary!

For Summer

Vietti Moscato 199,-
Get a bowl of strawberries and pop open this – it’s like you died and went to heaven. I love moscato, and I don’t even need a dessert. So good!

Trediberri Langhe Rosato 139,-
I am not a huge rose person, but if I had to pick one it’s for sure Trediberri’s Langhe Rosato. Fresh, not super sweet and made with love.

Agrapart Blanc de Blanc 508,-
Champagne is growing on me, and I really like this one. And as for Champagne, this is not super expensive. Blanc de blanc typically suits me best, and Agrapart makes a really good one!

Buy & Drink in 10 years

Marengo Barolo Brunate 599,-
Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 507,-
Corino Barolo 379,-

Wines for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you might be on the hunt for a wine to go with your plans. Maybe you’re cooking a special meal for your significant other and need a wine that pairs with your food? Or you’re watching romcom’s with popcorn and want something other than diet coke?

Champagne for Valentine's Day

Here are some suggestions:

Bereche Champagne and Blini with Caviar

Vietti Moscato and strawberries (potentially chocolate covered)

JM Boillot Macon-Village goes well with seafood

Burlotto Barbera and Salsiccia Ragu – match made in heaven

Elvio Cogno Dolcetto and Pizza. I know Valentine’s Day is not on a Friday, but pizza is good any day!

Panettone & Moscato

You know it’s the holiday season when Panettone decorates store windows, store displays and your instagram. I tried to make Panettone myself, and it turned out quite good, if I may say so myself. You can get the recipe here.

My sources tell me that for the holidays, a popular combination is Panettone & Moscato! Doesn’t sound half bad, right?