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Pylsa & Barolo 2017
Every year for his birthday, my dad throws a BBQ by the name of “Pylsa & Barolo”. This way he can celebrate his birthday with his friends without making it an official birthday. This year was special because he turned 50! He decided to fly down his closest friends and family to celebrate in Barolo! We invaded La Morra and occupied all of Corte Gondina. Many events were scheduled, but the main event that started the whole thing is Pylsa & Barolo. Below are some photos of the event. You’ll find the wine lineup at the end!
Wine of the Week
Vietti Moscato 2015
Wine: Moscato
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Moscato
Vintage: 2015
Eye: pale yello color, slightly fizzy
Nose: peach, roses, ginger
Mouth: sweet (but not too sweet), apricots
Price Point: $11
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
#tbt
Throwback to working hard (or hardly working) at Vinitaly 2017 with “The Boss”
Wine of the Week
Vietti Lazzarito 2008
Wine: Lazzarito 2008
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2008
Eye: deep garnet red
Nose: cherry, figs, ripe fruits, roses,
Mouth: velvety texture, dark fruits, soft tannins,
Price Point: $144
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Available at Systembolaget: No
#tbt
Throwback to last years Pylsa&Barolo. Looking forward to Pylsa&Barolo tomorrow, La Morra edition! Pictures to come!
Winery Wednesday
Bruno Rocca
I know I focus a lot on Barolo, but as many of you know Barbaresco is also an amazing wine area. And one of my favorite producers from that region is Bruno Rocca. They have a really good selection of wines and a beautiful estate, so if you’re looking for wineries in Barbaresco (or Piemonte for that matter) you should check it out.
The Rocca family has been making wine for decades, starting as early as the 1830’s. However, it wasn’t until 1978 that Bruno Rocca started making wine under the family name. And now his childern, Luisa and Francesco also work at the winery. You can see Luisa in the picture below. One of the prides of Barbaresco is the Rabajà, a very well known cru. 
Wine of the Week
Cappellano Nebbiolo d’Alba
Wine: Nebbiolo d’Alba
Producer: Cappellano
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Eye: clear brownish red
Nose: roses, violets, earthy, cherries, some tar
Mouth: raspberry, red fruits, good acidity
Price Point: $27
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Look what I did last weekend
Vitello Tonnato at Osteria Vignaiolo
Visit at Azelia
View from the top of La Morra
Enjoying the weather by Rocche dell’Annunziata
Wine of the Week
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2015
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Pira
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: ruby red
Nose: fruity, floral, dark cherries, strawberries,
Mouth: medium body, fruity, good tannins
Price Point: $11
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Available at Systembolaget: Yes