Mangialonga 2017
Have you booked your tickets yet? For those of you who don’t know what it is, you can read about it here! This year Mangialonga will be August 27th. Maybe I’ll see you there!
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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!…
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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
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#tbt
Throwback to working hard (or hardly working) at Vinitaly 2017 with “The Boss”
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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
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#tbt
Throwback to last years Pylsa&Barolo. Looking forward to Pylsa&Barolo tomorrow, La Morra edition! Pictures to come!
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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…
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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
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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