Gianfranco Alessandria Dolcetto d’Alba 2015 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Gianfranco Alessandria Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2015 Eye: ruby red Nose: red fruits, cherry, candied, Mouth: some minerals, blackberry, red fruits Price Point: $15 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Maybe you didn’t know, but Revello Fratelli split in two and there is now also Carlo Revello & Figli. It’s a relatively new winery, however Carlo has 30 years experience since he worked with his brother at Fratelli Revello before embarking on this new adventure. As you can see, the label is inspired by Carlo…
.. that Alessandro Veglio’s wines will soon be available at Vinmonopolet! Stay tuned!
Looking for a place to stay in La Morra? I have stayed at Blueberry a few times, and it’s a perfect place for me. Since I spend most of my time out and about, Blueberry provides just what I need: a comfortable bed, clean and cozy environment and good service. The staff is very welcoming,…
Cavallotto Langhe Nebbiolo 2014 Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2014 Eye: medium ruby color Nose: red fruits, cherries flowers, spices Mouth: medium bodied, minerals, some leather, sweet fruit Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
In Serralunga you find a few wineries in the center, one of them is Massolino. A beautiful winery with a stunning view, and of course good wines. In addition to the “regular reds” they also make a Langhe Chardonnay and a Moscato. Everyone knows I LOVE moscato, it’s a perfect drink on a warm summer…
Ok. I am not sure where to start. This may be the most insane wine event I have ever attended. There is just miles and miles of wine. I spent 5 hours there and I didn’t even get to see all the wineries in the Piemonte hall that I wanted to see. For the first…
When I first moved to Milano I asked my wine friends about good places to go in the city. One of the first places on everyone’s lists was N’Ombra de Vin. And for a good reason. For a wine person it’s like dying and going to heaven. The walls are COVERED in wine bottles and…
Throwback to visit with Silvia Altare during my birthday weekend!