Some tasty bottles this month
Tag: Nebbiolo
Wine for Winter (Tops for Me)
If you are squeamish
Don’t prod the
beach rubble.
-Sappho
Rinaldi Brunate-Le Coste Barolo, 2008
This is wine. This is everything wine should be. This is a Barolo, but not just any Barolo. There’s … More
Vallée d’Aoste “Donnas”, Caves Cooperatives de Donnas 2009
The Vallée d’Aoste (fr), or Valle d’Aosta (it) is one of the most underrated, curious zones of the wine world. In … More
Travaglini Gattinara, 2008
It’s a good idea to revisit things you’ve had in the past with a fresh perspective. Travaglini was one … More
Otin Fiorin Cappellano, Pie Rupestris Barolo, 2007
When it comes to Barolo I say, go big or go home. Go home.
What To Drink Now: Nebbiolo
This is a tough time of year for wine drinking. We’re not quite into the fall, but we’re in denial that summer’s … More
Le Piane “Maggiorina”, Colline Novaresi Rosso, 2012
Le Piane, “Piane” Colline Novaresi, 2009
Delicious blend from Boca, Piedmont. Deeper than a Nebbiolo with a weird, chewy, funky thing happening. Pretty bold but well-balanced.
