Monthly wine group met up and had an Italian wine night at one of the local Italian BYOB spots. Really fantastic Italian wines were brought, as well as some random bottles that were outside the theme (but worthy of opening regardless of theme).
This was my contribution. I’ve posted this once or twice, but it’s worthy of posting again not just because of the wine, but the story. This family is one of Italy’s most storied (their wines were served at the unification of Italy). The winemaker was told because his style was different, though it followed all the rules, they wouldn’t approve one of his barrels to be classified as Barolo. In protest, the winemaker kept his style and gave the wine a name of “No Name”...this is a Barolo wine in everything but the name.
Tar, Rose petals, lots of muddled cherry and blackberry, vanilla pipe tobacco. I bottle decanted for about two hours prior to dinner and that was the sweet spot. Drinking well now and will continue to for the next 5-7years.
Monthly wine group met up and had an Italian wine night at one of the local Italian BYOB spots. Really fantastic Italian wines were brought, as well as some random bottles that were outside the theme (but worthy of opening regardless of theme).
This was my contribution. I’ve posted this once or twice, but it’s worthy of posting again not just because of the wine, but the story. This family is one of Italy’s most storied (their wines were served at the unification of Italy). The winemaker was told because his style was different, though it followed all the rules, they wouldn’t approve one of his barrels to be classified as Barolo. In protest, the winemaker kept his style and gave the wine a name of “No Name”...this is a Barolo wine in everything but the name.
Tar, Rose petals, lots of muddled cherry and blackberry, vanilla pipe tobacco. I bottle decanted for about two hours prior to dinner and that was the sweet spot. Drinking well now and will continue to for the next 5-7years.
May 9th, 2018
Great story and amazing grapes from 3 amazing Barolo crus. Leather, barnyard, cherry, cranberry, and medium plus tannins.
Great story and amazing grapes from 3 amazing Barolo crus. Leather, barnyard, cherry, cranberry, and medium plus tannins.
Nov 16th, 2016
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
