Gary sniffs and swirls his way through 3 Barbarescos (made from the Nebbiolo Grape in the Piedmonte region of Italy). From hints of soil and dates to grill smoke and celery, Gary reveals that (his palette) isn't sold by the cost to quality ratio.Free Wine Library Reserve Weekly Video Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/winelibraryreser e_itunesRevision3 Facebook Fan Page: http://bit.ly/revision3_facebookFor more visit: http://revision3.com/winelibraryreserve
Located just northeast of Charlottesville, Barboursville Vineyards is the most honored winery in Virginia. Founded in 1976 by Gianni Zonin, the winery's Italian roots still resonate as grapes like Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Pinot Grigio are grown alongside Cabernet Franc, Viognier, and Merlot. Look for Octagon, a magnificent Bordeaux blend that pays homage to Virginia's first oenophile, Thomas Jefferson.
Barolo and Barbaresco are made from the Nebbiolo grape from Piedmont in North West of Italy. This is supposed to be an aristocratic grape when compare to Barbera and Dolcetto. Nebbiolo means the 'Foggy One' as the morning mists of Piedmont very often cover the vineyards over the rolling hillside. It has NOT been successful trying to grow this grape outside Piedmont. The wine was a little reluctant to release much nose but upon swirling, some bitter herb, green olive, lemon peel and tar came out with a little red fruit mixed with candy scented wrapping paper! When tasted, red (stone) fruits, red melon seeds, bitter herb, truffle and green olive were detected. The full body wine is a little sharp and astringent and has a tangy, zingy penetration of acid. The tannin is shredding after 11 years from the vintage but still needs a few good years to be fully tamed. This sure is meant to be a food wine with its acidity and tannin. A good wine with roast meat and game. Drink now or wait up to 4 years. (Rating 89-91 points) by Michael Lam of the Beverage Review.
Colorado Wine Company in Eagle RockMexican, Gualalupe Valley wines:1. 2004 Chateau Camou Flor de Guadalupe blanc de blanc2. 2001 LA Cetto Nebbiolo3. 2001 Chateau Camou Gran Tinto
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Dr Kevin Soh shares his experiences with wines in Piedmont & Tuscany. See wines made from Nebbiolo and Sangiovese grapes. Production of Barolo, Barbaresco, Rosso & Brunello di Montalcino, Moscato, and Truffles.
