Wine: Disanfrancesco
Producer: Roberto Voerzio
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2015
Eye: dark ruby red
Nose: floral, mineral, red berries
Mouth: silky texture, red fruits, fine tannins
Price Point: $20
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: no
Pelaverga is a very special grape that is indigenous to Verduno in Piemonte. There are not that many winemakers that make wine with the pelaverga grape (I don’t think I have tried any other pelaverga wines) but I really like the one Burlotto makes.
Wine: Pelaverga
Producer: Burlotto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: pelaverga
Vintage: 2014
Eye: light, clear red color
Nose: white pepper, floral notes, nuts, cherries
Mouth: light, fruity, good acidity, light dry tannins
Price Point: $20
Available at Vinmonopolet: yes, but may be sold out
Available at Systembolaget: no
Wine: Barbera d’Alba
Producer: Carlo Revello
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Barbera
Vintage: 2016
Eye: ruby red
Nose: slightly indistinct, some dark berries, cherry and blackberry
Mouth: high acidity, fresh, medium body
Price Point: $17
Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Available at Systembolaget: yes
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
Brunate is one of my favorite crus, and the fact that Marengo produces it just makes it even better. The vineyards is composed of sandy soils with southern exposure, located in the zones of Barolo and La Morra. Last year I had the 1988, and let me just say that the 2010 can be stored away for about 30 more years! Not saying that the 2010 isn’t good now, just way too young!
Wine: Barolo Brunate
Producer: Marengo
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2010
Eye: deep red
Nose: red berries, herbs, some tobacco, floral
Mouth: well balanced. herbal, good acidity, smooth tannins
Price Point: $62
Available at Vinmonopolet: maybe
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: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Pira
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: ruby red
Nose: fruity, floral, dark cherries, strawberries,
Mouth: medium body, fruity, good tannins
Price Point: $11
Available at Vinmonopolet: No
Available at Systembolaget: Yes
Wine: Dolcetto d’Alba
Producer: Nadia Curto
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Dolcetto
Vintage: 2015
Eye: ruby red, hints of violet
Nose: fruity, plum, cherry, blueberry, violets
Mouth: fruity, medium body,
Price Point: $12
Available at Vinmonopolet: no, but maybe soon
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…
Wine: Barolo Vigna Conca
Producer: Revello Fratelli
Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy
Grape varieties: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2004
Eye: dark, reddish brown
Nose: wet leather, medicine cabinet, some dark fruit, spices
Mouth: still some tannins, very silky at the beginning, slight short finish
Price Point: $55
Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes, but likely not this vintage
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