Azelia Dolcetto 2013 Wine: Bricco dell’Oriolo Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: dolcetto Vintage: 2013 Eye: intense red Nose: raspberry, cherry, florals Mouth: slightly metallic, fresh, ripe Price Point: $14 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2012 Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba Producer: Pira Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Dolcetto Vintage: 2012 Eye: ruby red Nose: fresh red berries, some floral notes, Mouth: balanced, earth flavors, fresh acidity Price Point: $17 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2006 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
Nino Negrio Ca’Brione Wine: Ca’Brione Producer: Nino Negri Region/Appellation: Lombardy, Italy Grape varieties: Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Incrocio Manzoni and Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) Vintage: 2015 Eye: Yellow with green tinges Nose: mineral, exotic fruit, citrus Mouth: mineral, elegant, full, fruity undertone Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Pira Barolo 2007 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
Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2014 Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Burlotto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: deep color Nose: dark fruit, black pepper, red berries, Mouth: well balanced and round, dark fruits Price Point: $18 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
My first visit to Pira was a few years ago, and the visit was hilarious. My family and Pira together. We spoke little italian and he claimed to speak very little English. He was either being modest or he got better over the years because he spoke English very well this year. He was accompanied…
Cavallotto Pinner Wine: Pinner Producer: Cavallotto Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo Grape varieties: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2012 Eye: Nose: fruit, apricot, some mineral, citrus Mouth: subtle citrus, some vanilla Price point: $20 Available at Vinmonopolet: No
