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)

 

Wine of the Week

IMG_6570Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco 2012

 

Wine: Barbaresco Rabaja

Producer: Bruno Rocca

Region/Appellation: Piemonte

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2012

Eye: Ruby garnet

Nose: floral, raspberry, cherry

Mouth: soft broad tannins, warm, redcurrant, blackberry, earthy,

 

 

Price Point: $60

Available at Vinmonopolet: No

Wine of the Week

IMG_6565Azelia Barolo 2011

 

Wine: Azelia Barolo

Producer: Azelia

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2011

Eye: bright red garnet

Nose: red plum, wild red berries, sweet spices, floral notes

Mouth: ripe fruit flavors, sweet red cherries, dried herbs, minerals

 

Price Point: $47

Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes

Wine of the Week

IMG_6573Langhe Nebbiolo Bartolo Mascarello

 

Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo

Producer: Bartolo Mascarello

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2012

Eye: Deep ruby color

Nose:  Mineral, rose, sweet red fruit

Mouth: Medium body, fresh fruit,

 

 

Price Point: $47

Available at Vinmonopolet:  Yes

Wine of the Week

Wine is a very interesting hobby and there are so many different types of wine out there. One of the things I like to do is really taste the wine. Take some notes. Compare. I also have a terrible memory so writing things down is a good way to go.

That is why I got a wine tasting book, designed for taking notes about wine. Moleskine has a wonderful one, that is the one I got. You can buy them here.

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Below are some examples of things to note when writing about a wine.

Wine:

Producer:

Region/Appellation:

Grape varieties:

Vintage:

 

Eye:

Nose:

Mouth:

Price Point:

Available at Vinmonopolet: