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Brezza Dolcetto d’Alba 2019

Bottled with an unusual glass stopper and a very short capsule, this dolcetto d’Alba from Brezza is a joyous wine that opens to aromas of fresh raspberries and savoury cherries. Medium to firm tannins add texture and interest to the palate, and the alcohol is a modest 12.5. This is a delicious dolcetto that is […]

Sean Mitchell

August 29, 2020

Wine Reviews

Dolcetto, Dolcetto d’Alba, Italy, Piemonte

Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014

The Rombone vineyard is within the Treiso subregion of Barbaresco in Piemonte. Here’s a link to a map that goes into exquisite detail. Treiso is a cooler subregion of Barbaresco with an average altitude of around 350 metres according to the producer, and together with Pajoré, Rombone is of one of its best vineyards. 2014 […]

Sean Mitchell

July 11, 2020

Wine Reviews

Barbaresco, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte

Pira Margheria Barolo 2011

This is an excellent Barolo from Pira and the 2011 vintage. It opens to attractive aromas of licorice and earth, The palate is full bodied, the tannins very firm and the finish is long with attractive sour cherry characters. Yes. Approachable now or over the next decade or more. Rating: Very Good. Abv: 14.5. Price: […]

Sean Mitchell

May 15, 2020

Wine Reviews

Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte