17 mai
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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Wine of the Week
Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto 2013 Wine: Barolo Castelletto Producer: Mauro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2013 Eye: intense ruby red Nose: red fruits, roses, mint, licorice Mouth: full-bodied, blackberry Price Point: $55 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
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Wine of the Week
Burlotto Barolo Cannubi 2011 Wine: Barolo Cannubi Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: nebbiolo Vintage: 2011 Eye: deep, dark red Nose: roses, grass, berries, leather Mouth: cherries. anise, pepper Price Point: $70 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no
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Barbera @ Vinmonopolet
Looking for a good barbera? Here are a few that are available at Vinmonopolet. Note: many of them you have to order. Alessandro Veglio Barbera 209,- Fratelli Revello Barbera 217,- Burlotto Barbera 254,- Cigliuti Barbera 256,- Chiara Boschis Barbera 271,- Elio Altare Barbera 285,- Bruno Giacosa Barbera 289,-
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Wonder what wineries to visit?
No need – here are some of my favorites! There are many more wineries in Piemonte than then ones pictured but these are some of my favorites. You can also check out Winery Wednesday to read more about them.
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Le Torri
I know I talk about La Morra a lot, and the locals call me Lamorese, but there are many good places in the other towns in Piemonte. One of them is Le Torri in Castiglione Falletto. They changed owners a few years ago, so the restaurant has changed but definitely not for the worse. I…
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Winery Wednesday
Marengo – another favorite I know the list of my favorite wineries is growing (a lot) but there are just so many good winemakers to visit. And Marengo is definitely high on the list. If you visit them you will most likely meet with Jenny, Marco’s wife, and you’ll maybe get to taste som of…
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Cavallotto
Cavallotto for my Birthday It has become a tradition to visit Cavallotto for my birthday and this year was no exception. Below you will see the lineup for this year’s tasting.
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Wine of the Week
Gianfranco Alessandria Vittoria Barbera 2013 Wine: Vittoria Barbera Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2013 Eye: bright red Nose: tobacco, vanilla, cherry, plums Mouth: balanced tannins, fruity but with good acidity Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no
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Wines Round 2 Barolo Night
Barolo Night Oslo Round 2 The lineup for the first 6 wines is not bad. (hehe) Keep in mind we did these wines blind, 3 at a time, so the tasting notes reflect what was tasted at the time. Aldo Conterno Ciacala 1999 Earth tones and toffee on the nose. Older, caramelized, earthy. Aldo Conterno…
