Wine of the Week Recap

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?

Alessandro Veglio Barolo 2008

Cavallotto Pinner

Marengo Dolcetto 2014

Burlotto Barbera

Azelia Barolo 2011

Vietti La Crena 2011

Altare Langhe Arborina

Rinaldi Tre Tine 2010

Pira Barolo 2007

Giovanni Corino Barolo 2006

Piemontegirl’s First Vendemmia

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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.

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Signorvino

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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….

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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 of the Week

Vietti La Crena 2011

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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

Wine of the Week

IMG_7382Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2010

Wine: 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)