Dolcetto
814. G. D. Vajra, Coste & Fossati Dolcetto d’Alba, 2011
By contrast, a fairly deep purple colour, blue and blackberry fruit character to the compote fruit. Some violet and liquorice / medicinal notes emerge. …
Marchesi di Grésy: monopolising Martinenga
Marchesi di Grésy – or, to give it its full title, Tenuta Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy – is a landmark Barbaresco producer. …
Fontanafredda and Casa E. di Mirafiore: fine Barolo sister estates
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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
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Oddero: solid classical Barolo from La Morra
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Barolo: the powerhouse of Nebbiolo
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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 …