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Throwback to bringing my friends for a tasting with Silvia Altare
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Winery Wednesday
Trediberri Although a fairly small winery, it’s definitely worth a visit. Trediberri is basically just 3 people from Berri (kind of): Nicola Oberto, Federico Oberto and Vladimiro Rambaldi. The winery is fairly hidden in the valley below La Morra, below the Rocche dell’Annunziata vineyard. We were lucky to visit with Nicola, and he showed us…
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Wine of the Week
Nadia Curto Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Nadia Curto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red, hints of violet Nose: fruity, plum, cherry, blueberry, violets Mouth: fruity, medium body, Price Point: $12 Available at Vinmonopolet: no, but maybe soon
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#tbt
Throwback to having Panna Cotta every day during my Barolo Birthday Weekend
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Winery Wednesday
Paolo Scavino You may have read about them here before, but it’s worth mentioning them again. Paolo Scavino is at the bottom of the hill of Castiglione Falletto (right next to Azelia), and guess what: Azelia and Scavino are related. I forget exactly how (even though they have explained it to me a million times)….
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Wine of the Week
Alessandro Veglio Barolo Gattera 2010 Wine: Barolo Gattera Producer: Alessandro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2010 Eye: Medium ruby color Nose: cherries, red berries, sage Mouth: fruity, herbal Price Point: $40 Available at Vinmonopolet: Soon, maybe
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#tbt
Throwback to drinking Larigi 2010 with my friend at N’Ombra de Vin
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Winery Wednesday
Azelia At the bottom of the hill of Castiglione Faletto (almost in La Morra) you’ll find Azelia. The winery started producing wine in 1920 and has gradually grown into the winery it is today. Lorenzo and his father Luigi run the winery today, already the 5th generation of winemakers of Azelia. As most of the…
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Vinitaly: Giovanni Corino
It may not be a surprise that I spent my time at Vinitaly in the Piemonte section. Many of my friends were there presenting their wines, including of course Giovanni Corino. Their labels were recently “updated” and as you can see they were on display at the fair. As I have tasted all their wines…