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
Wine: Langhe Chardonnay
Producer: Cavallotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Eye: pale yellow
Nose: citrus, green apple, white pepper, no oak
Mouth: medium acidity, fresh, minerals
Price Point: $19
Available at Vinmonopolet: maybe
Producer: Cavallotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2006
Eye: dark ruby
Nose: rose, tar, cherry, earth, licorice
Mouth: balanced fruit, good acidity, round tannins
Price Point: $80
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Producer: Conterno
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: dolcetto
Vintage: 1999
Eye: deep ruby
Nose: earth, spice, sweet dried cherry
Mouth: relatively fresh, cherries, some leather
Price Point: ??
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Bartolo Mascarello
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: deep, dark color
Nose: florals, dark fruits, leather, dried herbs
Mouth: balanced palate, good acidity, dark fruits
Price Point: $24
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Wine: Cannubi
Producer: Brezza
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: light ruby color
Nose: bold flowers, sweet cherry fruit
Mouth: more structure than 2009, fairly ready
Price Point: $30
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
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?
Wine: Brunate Barolo
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 1988
Eye: burnished ruby
Nose: dark fruits, tar, anise, some flowers
Mouth: excellent structure, spices, minerals, red fruit, very delicate
Price Point: ??
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2012Wine: 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
Wine: Barolo
Producer: Alessandro Veglio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2008
Eye: Garnet red
Nose: berries, cherry,
Mouth: soft tannins, good acidity
Price Point: $37
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
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