Wine: Barolo Margheria
Producer: Azelia
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2004
Eye: red-brown, translucent
Nose: mineral, earthy, salty, dark cherries, roses
Mouth: medium-full bodied, earthy, tannins present
Price Point: $60
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Available at Systembolaget: no
One of my new favorite winemakers in Nicola at Trediberri. You’ll have to look hard to find a more energetic, eager to learn, interesting young winemaker. The winery is located below La Morra in the middle of the vineyards. He is a relatively new winemaker, but his wines are well balanced and fresh. Definitely worth a try if you can get a hold of a bottle (or a glass).
This wine has the characteristics of a typical nebbiolo: fruity, floral, cherries. As it is a nebbiolo, it might need to breathe a little to open up, but it’s a fresh wine, easy to drink.
Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo
Producer: Trediberri
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2016
Eye: ruby red
Nose: earthy, cherries, dark fruits, floral, some spices
Mouth: fruity and fresh, solid tannins, well balanced
Price Point: $18
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes
Available at Systembolaget:
Although you can’t find Enzoboglietti in Norway, if you’re in find their wines you should try a glass (or a bottle). A medium size winery in La Morra (100 000 bottles a year), this family run winery produces many great quality wines of many good wines.
Among them are Brunate, Boiolo and Case Nere. They have plots in Serralunga, Barolo and La Morra (and a few other places) and they make 15 different types of wine! Read more about them here.
Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Producer: Enzoboglietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2015
Eye: bright ruby color
Nose: floral, red fruits, light oak
Mouth: cherry, blackberry, smooth and earthy tannins, balanced acidity
Price Point: $20
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I spend a lot of time with Mauro Veglio and his wife. And you probably also know that I am a huge fan, not just of their wines but of them. And their Barolo Arborina is no exception. 2011 was a good year, especially for my palate. So it’s no surprise I love their Arborina from that year. Barolo’s are heavy, and I struggle with the tannins, and although this wine has tannins, it’s very well balanced!
Wine: Barolo Arborina
Producer: Mauro Veglio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: nebbiolo
Vintage: 2011
Eye: dark ruby color
Nose: strawberries, floral, blackberries, licorice, hint of tobacco
Mouth: dark cherries, prunes, well balanced
Price Point: $40
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: yes
In case you haven’t been paying attention, I have been doing Winery Wednesday for quite some time now, recommending wineries to visit in the Piemonte region. This wednesday it’s Manzone’s turn.
Mirella Manzone
Manzone is located a little “out of my comfort zone” (we all know I am a La Morra fan), but you should make the trip! And if you’re lucky you get to meet Mirella (pictured above). Mirella and her brother Mauro recently joined their father Giovanni at the winery, and the three of them work together to produce the wines.
Manzone has a pretty good selection of wines as you can see below. And what’s cool about them is that all their wines have names. Normally all the cru barolos have names, but Manzones dolcetto is called “Le Cilegie” and the Barbera superiore is called “La Marchesa”. They also produces a white wine, Langhe Rossese Bianco, a fairly unusual grape that originally comes from Cinqueterre.
Manzone Lineup
Anyways, if you are looking for a winery to visit, stop by Manzone. You can check out their website here. And stay tuned for another Winery Wednesday next week!
Wine Review Andrea Oberto
Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo
Producer: Andrea Oberto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Eye: ruby red, garnet reflections
Nose: floral, violets, red fruits,
Mouth: warm, rich, balanced
Price Point: $18
Available at Vinmonopolet: No, but you can find his Barolo and Dolcetto
Available at Systembolaget: No
Check out Andrea Oberto here: http://www.andreaoberto.com/
Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia
Producer: Giulia Negri
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2011
Eye: Ruby red
Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes
Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh,
Price Point: $37
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Available at Systembolaget: No
Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia
Producer: Giulia Negri
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2011
Eye: Ruby red
Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes
Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh,
Price Point: $37
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Available at Systembolaget: No
Wine: Lazzarito 2008
Producer: Vietti
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2008
Eye: deep garnet red
Nose: cherry, figs, ripe fruits, roses,
Mouth: velvety texture, dark fruits, soft tannins,
Price Point: $144
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Available at Systembolaget: No
Wine: Nebbiolo d’Alba
Producer: Cappellano
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2012
Eye: clear brownish red
Nose: roses, violets, earthy, cherries, some tar
Mouth: raspberry, red fruits, good acidity
Price Point: $27
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
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