Throwback to hand destemming grapes with the team at Elio Altare
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Winery Wednesday
This winery is near and dear to my heart. Silvia is a good friend and I am a super fan of the whole Altare family. Besides the fact that they are wonderful people, they also make really good wine. Elio is considered the “godfather” of Barolo, something you can learn more about if you see “Barolo Boys, The Movie”. If you are in the area I suggest you try to book a visit here. Read more about the winery and their wines here. And if you end up going, please say hello to the family for me!
Elio and his assistant Tess (and Toni) testing the wines before bottling
What is your favorite movie about wine?
I have actually only seen one of these; Barolo Boys The Movie. Which ones do you recommend?
Wine of the Week
Marcarini Lasarin Langhe Nebbiolo
Wine: Lasarin
Producer: Marcarini
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2013
Eye: Light color
Nose: red fruits, leather, licorice, tobacco
Mouth: cherry, soft bodied, typical nebbiolo tannins
Price Point: $19
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
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To working at Mangialonga with these lovely ladies!
Winery Wednesday
Giovanni Corino
Giovanni Corino is a family owned winery located in La Morra, or more precisely, Annunziata, in the Barolo area. The winery is fairly small, they produce about 40,000 bottles a year. They produce the “normal” lineup, meaning Dolcetto, Barbera, Langhe Nebbiolo and a few Barolos. You will also find their Barbera Cibot dù Re, which is their superiore barbera (and personally one of my favorites).
If you are looking for a winery to visit, this should be on your list. The family is so friendly and you will have the chance to taste many excellent wines. To make an appointment you can visit their website http://www.corino.it/http://www.corino.it/ or send them an email: corinogiuliano@libero.it
View from their winery
Would you do me a favor?
If you didn’t know, I am currently enrolled in a master program at Politecnico di Milano. I have a group project, and luckily for me the subject is wine. If you have 3 minutes, would you mind taking this survey?
Thank you in advance!
Half way to 50
My birthday is coming up and what better way to celebrate than spending a weekend in Barolo with some of my closest friends. Since I am a Norwegian and the area is becoming more popular, I have planned ahead and the itinerary is almost complete.
When planning the trip I kept a few things in mind. First of, I want to make sure I visit as many of my favorite restaurants as possible. Second, I try to visit a few of my “regular” wineries so that I get to see my friends. And lastly, I want to make sure my guests have a good time as well. Hopefully there will be a good mix of food, wine and wonderful people. Below you can find the agenda for my birthday weekend!
Wine of the Week
Elio Altare Dolcetto d’Alba 2015
Wine: Dolcetto
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: Intense violet
Nose: black cherry, violets, minerals
Mouth: soft, medium body, cherries, some spice
Price Point: $13
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
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Throwback to doing green harvest with Toni (and Vietti)
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