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As usual in May I traveled to Alba, an old favorite town, for Vinum2012 to see my friends the producers, to eat the best food ever, and to taste and enjoy the spectacle of 60 different Barolo and the same number of Barbera, Nebbiolo 100 percent, Dolcet...
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History of the grape: The name means “little sweet one” in Italian. Dolcetto, along with Barbera and Nebbiolo is one ...
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The first records of Arneis plantings in Piedmont go back to the 1400s. Today, many call Arneis the most interesting ...
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The Casa Pasquero Farm was founded in the early 20th century on a hilltop in Bricco Gatti. Follow...
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Alba on SnoothMay 2013
hi there Gregory In October 2012 I was in the area for the truffle fest. ... in this case a barbera d'alba at La Bocca Buona in Bra, a nearby town. I can recommend both the restaurant and the wine wholeheartedly. Should the opportunity present itself, grab it ;-)regardsa Dutch g Read More
May 2013
Aged 1 year in 30 HL BotteIvy and violets greet the nose followed by big yet fresh black fruit, this turns immensely floral and really focused with a light oaken overlay. A slightly softer style of Barbera that's filled with rich red berry and black cherry fruit yet this remains very Barbera weight with no excess weight and only modest soft tann... Read More
May 2013
100% Rossesse Bianco planted in 1992From vines under presenda in castelletto 2000 to 2500 bottles produced annually11 months on the lees in large botteThis shows some light toastiness on the nose along with peach and sweet creamy lemon fruit, along with a hint of dried herbs and some tobacco nuances. Round, medium bodied and rather fruity in the... Read More
May 2013
Drink Now- "The 2011 Langhe Dolcetto Visadi is gorgeous in this vintage. Sweet, silky layers of fruit caress the palate in this expressive, nuanced wine. The 2011 is a little laid back but it is very pretty just the same, as the starting point with this fruit is of a very high level. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015." Wine Advocate, 89 Points @th... Read More
April 2013
Very fine Barbera d'Alba. Nice dark fruit, black cherry, dried prune, hint of sage, nice acidity, some rhubarb and a very nice finish. Read More
April 2013
This is a beautifully tasting wine dominated with dark fruit, melons, truffles, chocolate. I really enjoyed this wine. Read More
March 2013
Price point may be key. If interested in Italian reds, it is best to read ... ... look at Barabera d'Alba from a good supplier then move onto Barolo - only know that these latter wines generally require aging. These wines are but two of the many fine reds from Pidemont.In the rest of Italy there are also many wonderful wines too numerous to ... Read More
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