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: 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
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
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
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
Wine: Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2009
Eye: ruby red
Nose: rose, dark berry, spice
Mouth: black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla
Price Point: $32
Available at Vinmonopolet: not yet
Wine: Barolo Vigna Giachini
Producer: Giovanni Corino
Region/Appellation: Barolo, Piemonte
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2006
Eye: bright ruby red
Nose: fruity, cherry and raspberry, some licorice, roses,
Mouth: silky tannins, easy to drink, fruity, balanced with firm structure
Price Point: $71
Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
Freisa Bartolo MascarelloWine: Langhe Freisa
Producer: Bartolo Mascarello
Region/Appellation: Italy, Barolo
Grape varieties: Freisa
Vintage: 2013
Eye: opaque, purple crimson hue
Nose: raspberry, cherry, red fruit, tea
Mouth: fruit, some yeast, slightly fizzy
Price point: $23
Available at Vinmonopolet: NO
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: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2014
Eye: Ruby red
Nose: fruity, fresh, blueberry/blackberry, hint of licorice
Mouth: fruits, hint of almond
Price Point: $9
Available at Vinmonopolet: Not yet…
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