Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Producer: Burlotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2014
Eye: deep color
Nose: dark fruit, black pepper, red berries,
Mouth: well balanced and round, dark fruits
Price Point: $18
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Throwback to my visit with Voerzio
Friday Pizza and Pizza Wine
Yearly photo at Al Velu by Lake Como
Friday Pizza and Pizza wine, Marengo is always a favorite
Lunch @ Cantina Granveien
2008 and 2010 comparison.
Wine: Langhe Arborina
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: intense ruby red
Nose: fresh, rose, flowers, sweet
Mouth: warm and elegant, smooth, some tannins
Price Point: $60
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
I try to go to as many winemakers dinners as possible so when Oddero was in town, I had to go! It’s always nice to see Pietro and Isabella; this time it was Pietro who came to Oslo.
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