Wine: Barolo Brunate
Producer: Marcarini
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2006
Eye: garnet red color, with ruby reflections
Nose: rich, vanilla, tobacco, sweet spices
Mouth: warm, long and intense, sweet tannins
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Wine: Barolo
Producer: Pira
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2007
Eye: Garnet red with orange reflections
Nose: earthy, spicy notes, fresh
Mouth: dark fruit, licorice, some tobacco
Price Point: $55
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes, but not this vintage
Throwback to my visit with Voerzio
Friday Pizza and Pizza Wine
Yearly photo at Al Velu by Lake Como
Friday Pizza and Pizza wine, Marengo is always a favorite
Lunch @ Cantina Granveien
2008 and 2010 comparison.
Wine: Langhe Arborina
Producer: Elio Altare
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: intense ruby red
Nose: fresh, rose, flowers, sweet
Mouth: warm and elegant, smooth, some tannins
Price Point: $60
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
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