Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Giovanni Corino
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: dolcetto
Vintage: 2016
Eye: dark red, violet hue
Nose: dark berries, fruity, hints of hay
Mouth: light to medium bodied, smooth, fresh and fruity
Price Point: $12
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Barolo and Friends had another great event in Oslo, this time it was a Piemonte Festival at Nedre Foss Gård. Some wine producers joined us, like Roberto from Malvira, so I got to practice my italian! I had the opportunity to try over 80 wines (but I didn’t, because we all know I don’t spit).
My favorite “stand” was Malvira; mostly because he was so much fun to talk to. I had never tried the Malvira wines before, and I know very little about Roero, so it was a very educational evening.
Roberto Damonte runs the winery with his brother Massimo. Massimo is responsible for the vineyards, while Roberto works in the cellar. The winery started production in 1950, and now makes over 20 wines.
There was a contest where you could win a 2 night stay in Piemonte. The one who picked the lucky winner was Daniele Manzone, the director of I Vini Del Piemonte, who also helped organize the event.
Here are a few wines available at Vinmonopolet. If you sign up for my newsletter you will not only get the information first, but I will give you additional tips. Hint: There’s a Pira and Oddero wine in the newsletter.
If you’re ever on my instagram, you’ll see I frequent Osteria del Vignaiolo! It is a must when I am in Piemonte. The food pictures really speak for themselves – and yes I know I always eat the same things! But wouldn’t you eat this all day if you could?
It has become a tradition to go here with the locals when I celebrate something – my graduation, my birthday. And this apple dessert has become my absolute favorite! The first time I had it I cried and ordered another one (because I stole the first one from Fabio Ferrero – SORRY!) But look how nice they make it with the chocolate letters and candle. The staff at Vignaiolo really is incredible.
If you’re in the area, I’d say that eating here is a must! They have a really nice outdoor area for summer time, but the inside is also nice. (Norwegian always have to be outside when the weather permits). If you go, say hello from me!
This weekend I attended Sandefjord Vinfestival. This year the overarching theme was South-Africa, but my good friend Alessandro Veglio was there as well. And a bottle of Vietti Moscato. The festival takes place every year in Sandefjord, and many cool wineries and wines are represented. Even though I normally stick to Piemonte, I tried a few South-African wines. Jamie Goode was also in attendance, and he held a presentation during the festival.
Here you can see the corner I spent most of my time in. Forgot to get a good picture of Alessandro, but I’ll just try again next year. I also met many familiar faces at the festival – many I met for the first time face to face. Looking forward to next year already!
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!
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!
It’s that time of year again. Pylsa & Barolo. Hot dogs and red wine.
Pylsa & Barolo 2018 went off without a hitch and as you can see we drank some good wines. We started the night off with champagne from Pierre Peters (a bubbly that even I enjoy) and moved into 2011 barolo while eating hot dogs flown in from Idsøe in Stavanger.
2011 is supposed to be a very approachable vintage now, but for me it is still too young. We all know I prefer older barolo. Unfortunately I did not make it to all of the wines as many disappeared long before they reached my table. But some of my favorites include Vietti Castiglione, Marengo Brunate and Bartolo Mascarello. I had some Altare Cerretta, and although this is a very good wine, for me it is a little too masculine and should have stayed in the cellar another decade.
Wine: Barbera Cerreto
Producer: Roberto Voerzio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2012
Eye: deep intense purple red
Nose: dark berries, spices, some caramel,
Mouth: concentrated, cherries, some toast, full bodied
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Today, Norwegians celebrate 17 mai (Fourth of July equivalent).
However, I am on my way to Stockholm for Barolo Night 3.0 (obviously much more important. Stay up to date on Instagram @piemontegirl
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