
Throwback to Pyla & Barolo 2016
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I have had a lot of good wine over the years. Here is a list of some of the ones I have had recently. Maybe you are looking for a wine for your next dinner party? Or you need some inspiration?

I have been in Barolo quite a few times, but I have never been there for the harvest. But finally, this year, I got to experience it. It really is a very interesting moment. All the hard work that has been done in the vineyard is now on it’s way to become wine. Most of the work is done. Now we just wait and see. These grapes will be wine in 2 to 5 years.







Near the Duomo in Milano, there is a restaurant called Signorvino. It is also a wine shop, so you can either sit and have a meal or just buy a bottle (or 10) of wine. I think I will probably just buy the wine from now on. They have an ok selection of wines from Piemonte. Many different Vietti wines, some Ciglitui and Oddero, also some Ettore Germano.
The wine shop is pretty good, but I was not a big fan of the restaurant. Poor serivice, bad wine list (which is weird since they have a good selection of wines), the food was not great and the music a little loud. I thought it was weird that they were unable to tweak a dish to suit my needs. I wanted proscuttio crudo instead of the cotto and it was very hard for them to change it. I also just wanted a piece of the robiola but to get the robiola I had to order the whole cheese plate. And I had to ask for water 3 times before it arrived. I am not impressed. But I am used to the service at More e Macine or Osteria Vignaiolo. Maybe I have to get used to the service in Milano….

I ended up with a bottle of Perbacco (not on the wine list) and Prosciutto crudo with my dish. So in the end it worked out (ish). I will be coming back to buy wine, so they have not lost a customer =)






Wine: La Crena
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2011
Eye: Rich ruby purple color
Nose: Raspberry, cherry, some vanilla and spices
Mouth: dark fruits, balanced acidity
Price Point: $40
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes




Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2010Wine: Barolo Castiglione
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: Dark ruby red
Nose: Cherries, strwaberries, hint of tobacco
Mouth: Plum, spices, cherries. Good tannins with long finish.
Price Point: $58
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes (but maybe not 2010 vintage)




