Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba Wine: Barbera d’Alba Producer: Mauro Veglio Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Barbera Vintage: 2014 Eye: Intense ruby red, some violet Nose: red fruits, cherry and plums Mouth: well balanced, good acidity, mineral, medium body Price Point: $19 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes
Throwback to Chiara Boschis and Claudia Ciglitui climbing the walls at Territoriet.
Throwback to Dad pouring wine at Christmas (2015)
Friday Pizza has been a longstanding tradition. When Friday comes around, wherever I am, I try to make pizza. Lake Como, Milano, Stavanger, Boston; doesn’t matter. Recently, Friday Pizza has been accompanied by Blind Tasting. This particular occasion was to teach my brother’s friend a little about wine. We decided to stay in one area,…
Marengo Barolo Brunate 1988 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
Throwback to crashing a wine expo in New York, meeting up with these guys!
Pira Dolcetto d’Alba 2012 Wine: 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
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2006 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
Nino Negrio Ca’Brione 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
Pira Barolo 2007 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