Category Archives: Piedmont

Cavallotto Barbera d’Alba Bricco Boschis Vigna del Cuculo 2004

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lincoln

This has been sitting in the cellar for a few years. And since I have high humidity it was covered with all sorts of growths. God knows what they are. A bit of stink, which ebbed with time. Earthy cherries … Continue reading →

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Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2009

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Lincoln

A blend of Clare Valley and McLaren Vale fruit. Plum jam, mocha and vanilla. Quite domineering really. On the palate, plums and coconut oak, mint, and tangy raspberry acid. To be honest, almost painfully rich on the palate. Finishes with … Continue reading →

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Traversa Starderi Barbaresco 2007

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Lincoln

From Mondo Imports. And I should add that this is not the right label; it is something I dragged off the net – it will have to do; Traversa doesn’t seem to have a high profile on the www. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne 2005

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Lincoln

A clear red. Initially a bit volatile on the nose and bland and tannic on the palate. But a hour or so later it had opened up nicely and was very easy drinking. Aromas of cherries and dried meats, nougat … Continue reading →

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Benevelli Piero Langhe Nebbiolo 2008

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Lincoln

I have had a few bottles of this wine so far, and it is lovely. Better than the 2009 I think (which is the current release), though it is always difficult to compare wines from different vintages at the same … Continue reading →

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Elio Altare Barbera d’Alba 2005

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lincoln

Very nice packaging, not that that should be the reason for buying a particular bottle of wine, but it is a consideration. Straight from the bottle it seemed a bit rustic, but got better and better with time. Minerals, dried … Continue reading →

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Ciabot Berton Barolo Roggeri 2004

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Lincoln

Two bottles consumed with identical notes. A lovely nose, dried meats and red fruits, cherries and strawberries, tarry and smoky more than floral. Full bodied palate, dried red fruits, red currants and a touch of cherries, some tar and old … Continue reading →

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Benevelli Piero Langhe Nebbiolo 2008

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Lincoln

Not sure if this should be Benevelli Piero or Piero Benevelli (as it is on the label). Not sure if it matters either. Oh, 3 notes in 3 days… A lovely nose, initially quite savoury, with restrained tar and roses, … Continue reading →

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lo Zoccolaio Barbera d’Alba 2006

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Lincoln

A heftier bottle than the lo Zoccolaio Dolcetto d’Alba 2007, and this was a harbinger of vineous goodness. Deeply scented and almost mysterious, black fruits, dusty black cherries, minerals, smoke and a touch of plums. On the palate, minerally plums … Continue reading →

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lo Zoccolaio Dolcetto d’Alba 2007

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Lincoln

I bought another bottle of the Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 because of the mixed reviews and I thought I should try it again. Anyhoo, I like getting the six bottle discount so this guy hitched a ride home. … Continue reading →

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