Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2014 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
Throwback to the Oddero Winemakers dinner in Oslo I try to go to as many winemakers dinners as possible so when Oddero was in town, I had to go! It’s always nice to see Pietro and Isabella; this time it was Pietro who came to Oslo.
Marengo Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 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
#tbt to the time me and my dad got to taste all the barolos with Elio and Silvia Altare right before bottling. They do this to see how the wines are doing, if they need to be racked and if the levels are ok.
Barolo Vigna Giachini by Giovanni Corino 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…
#tbt to my visit with Roberto Voerizo. Legendary.
Freisa Bartolo Mascarello Wine: 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
Vietti La Crena 2011 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
Marengo Dolcetto d’Alba 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…
Vietti 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)