Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio

Notes from my visits on December 17, 2009. Is it possible that I could get tired of Nebbiolo? Well I never considered such a phenomenon until I awoke on my fourth morning in Piemonte, thinking, “I am burnt out.  How can I get excited about drinking more Barbaresco before today’s first tasting appointment - at 10am!?” … Continue reading Piero Busso, Bruno Giacosa, e Mauro Veglio

Cantina del Pino

Notes from my visit on December 15, 2009. I’ve tasted through most of these wines’ vintages over the past few years and what I can say in general about all of them, without a doubt, is that these are wines of consistent expressiveness, deliberateness, and distinction.  This tasting was my favorite yet. Langhe Freisa 2008.  … Continue reading Cantina del Pino