Category Archives: Piemonte

Piemonte lineup

Posted on July 8, 2008 by RJ

Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Grignolino 2005 Truly one of the ‘lightest of the light’ red wines and an aromatic charmer as well. P&B in St. Helena 12.5% $15.50 at Traverso’s Heitz Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Dolcetto DOC Masante 2006 Quite … Continue reading →

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Old and new

Posted on June 27, 2008 by RJ

Traditional appellation wine versus a modern blend from Piemonte. Vietti, Barolo DOCG, Castiglione 2004 In June of ’08 I noted brown spices and licorice on a very tannic frame that is balanced by acidity and extract. In April of ’09, … Continue reading →

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Summer dessert with a sparkle

Posted on May 16, 2008 by RJ

Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2007 Perfect White Muscat smells of orange blossoms and a multitude of other flowers. In the mouth one feels like you’ve just popped a handful of flowers passed your lips, with sweetness and delicacy. P&B … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sparkling

Posted on April 15, 2008 by RJ

La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 A favorite from the legend. I was blessed to meet Rivetti before the skyrocket to fame. This wine remains an affordable gem, with the essence of Muscat aching for fresh berries on a summer … Continue reading →

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Perhaps some tannin?

Posted on April 11, 2008 by RJ

Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG 2003 The Scavino wines show a consistent polish. There’s loads of black licorice to smell and the tannins, while definitely present, have some ripeness that soften the hard edges of this youthful wine. There’s also a … Continue reading →

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Light and Bubbly Dessert

Posted on October 10, 2007 by RJ

La Morandina Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2006 This wine smells of orange blossoms and ginger and tastes sweet while light bodied and ready and willing to accompany your next bowl of raspberries. Bot in Castiglione Tinella in Cuneo 5.5% $17.99 at … Continue reading →

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Big Wine Show Part 2

Posted on October 10, 2007 by RJ

Fratelli Revello Barolo DOCG 2003 This is the Revello’s regional bottling and it’s no slouch. Tasted earlier in the year, I wrote: spot on for the price, with new world styling of chocolaty oak and ripe fruit along with massive … Continue reading →

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Roaring Roero

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2006 Like the previous vintage, this is quite acidic in a light-bodied package with minerality and a touch of herbaceousness. Bot in Castiglione Falletto, Alfredo Currado began working w/ Arneis in 1967 13% $15.50 at Traverso’s … Continue reading →

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Alba and Asti – Certainly not AA

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme DOC 2005 As we found with the 2003, the wine displays textbook acidity in a very light bodied package with a bit of earthiness and some tannin. This works as a budget Barbera … Continue reading →

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Sweet Bubbly

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Monchiero Carbone Birbet nv Red fruits, light carbonation and sweetness that is not at all cloying.  The lift of the carbonation lightens the weight of this wine.  A natural for drinking with fresh berries. The grape is Brachetto grown in … Continue reading →

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