Barbera
Ettore Germano: fine, modern Barolo with innovation
I first encountered Ettore Germano as one of the Barolo brands stocked by Planet of the Grapes, and I had enjoyed their riper, more …
Elvio Cogno: excellent Barolo in the footsteps of Pippa Middleton
Another recommendation and introduction by David Way, and an excellent visit to a quality-orientated estate. We met Valter Fissore, husband of Nadia Cogno and …
G. D. Vajra: renowned Barolo estate now with Luigi Baudana wines
A few kilometres South of La Morra, in the commune of Barolo, is the G. D. Vajra winery. Most recognised for their Bricco delle …
Oddero: solid classical Barolo from La Morra
On David Way’s recommendation and introduction, we began our visit to Piemonte at Oddero. The winery is in the small village of Santa Maria, …
Barolo: the powerhouse of Nebbiolo
Barolo is the first region from Piemonte on anyone’s list from. Its 170 official MGA (Menzione Geografiche Agguintive), or cru vineyards produce one of …
Piemonte regional overview
Piemonte Overview The exceptional food, the incredible wine and the rolling hills of Tuscany… the image that is often conjured up by someone talking …
151. Terre del Barolo, Barbera d’Alba Le Terre Oak Aged, 2001
Good value, easy drinking Old World wine. Medium bodied, with acid rather than tannic structure. Lightly oaked aromas of red fruit (?strawberry?). Somewhat fruity …