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May 25 - Marrone Passione Langhe 2008 - the ViniCode™

Azienda Marrone, Passione Langhe, La Morra, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke.
fruit/floral - black cherries, sour cherries.
earth/spice - black pepper, licorice.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - firm.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

For our Perfect Pairing of Marrone Passione and Chicken Salad with Dried Cherries and Pecans click here.

February 24 - Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo 2007 - the ViniCode™

Vietti, Perbacco Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2007

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium red-purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt marshmallow.
fruit/floral - black cherries, unripe fruit.
earth/spice - vegetal, black pepper.
body - medium
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant, allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo and Mushroom Risotto click here.

The ViniCode™ - Our 12 Favorite Wines of 2010 - Number 12 - Veglio Baric

This is one of those wines that you would call a "find". It is a blend of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, therefore it cannot be classified as a Barolo. Still it possesses many of the features of a Barolo at less than half the price.
Veglio Baric, Piedmont, Italy, NV

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto 
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep rose
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness
acidity - defined.

oak/toast - smoke, tar.
fruit/floral - rose, plums.
earth/spice - leather, chocolate.

body - medium-full.
tannins - firn.
additional notes - take the time and enjoy the beautiful aroma, decant and allow to rest for at least an hour.

For our Perfect Pairing of Veglio Baric and Mushroom Risotto click here.

July 23 - Veglio Baric NV - The ViniCode™

Veglio Baric, Piedmont, Italy, NV

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto 
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep rose
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness
acidity - defined.

oak/toast - smoke, tar.
fruit/floral - rose, plums.
earth/spice - leather, chocolate.

body - medium-full.
tannins - firn.
additional notes - take the time and enjoy the beautiful aroma, decant and allow to rest for at least an hour.

For our Perfect Pairing of Veglio Baric and Mushroom Risotto click here.