'Live from the Langhe & Roero' DBGitalia connects classic Italian fine wine producers with U.K. & Worldwide importers & distributors
'Live from the Langhe & Roero' DBGitalia connects classic Italian fine wine producers with U.K. & Worldwide importers & distributors

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    23 June 2017

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    Barbaresco – in essence

    • 23 June 2017 /

    Barbaresco – observations after three (warm!) days in the field, June 2017 visiting: Olek Bondonio, Giuseppe Cortese, Roagna, Produttori del Barbaresco, Fletcher Wines, Paolo Veglio, Marchesi di Gresy, Albino Rocca, Poderi Colla, Paitin, Francesco Versio, Sottimano, Punset, Dante Rivetti, Manuel Marinacci & tasted Rizzi, Bruno Rocca, Cascina delle Rose, Rivella Serafino, Ugo Lequio, Cascina Luisin,......

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    3 April 2017

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    • Barolo

    Barolo 2013 overview by some of the UK trade following a 162 blind wine tasting in Barolo, Dec’16

    • 3 April 2017 /
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    “2013 vintage showed an energy and confidence, with fine, assertive tannins and, in the best wines, a really invigorating acidity and freshness.  It was clear the wines should prove a considerable capacity to age.  I felt it was similar to 2010 but without the serious (and perhaps overwhelming) power and force of those wines.  2013......