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| Piedmont Wines Of Batasiolo |
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
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Speaker: Eric Dubourg, Northeastern Wine Director, Marie Brizard Wines and Spirits, USA
Piedmont wines are strong, rich, individual, mature and somewhat autumnal. We tasted a broad spectrum of Piedmont wines produced by this fabulous producer.
Barolo D.O.C.G. La Corda della Briccolina 1995 was the best of the evening.
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| Flight I: Cortese Grape |
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Full Retail $ |
Gavi D.O.C.G. 2002
Delicate, straw yellow. Scents of fresh fruit and white flowers. Dry and refreshing flavors of pear and citrus well balanced. Crisp, fresh, long finish. |
1 |
$8.00 |
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Gavi D.O.C.G. "Granee" 2002
Small production. Delicate, straw yellow. Scents of fresh fruit and white flowers. Extremely dry and refreshing flavors of fruit well balanced. More complex. Crisp, fresh, long finish.
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18 |
$12.00 |
| Flight II: Dolcetto Grape |
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Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C. 2001
Ruby red color, fragrant, pleasant and fruity. Rich yet mellow on the palate with elegant red berry flavors and a hint of almonds, well balanced. |
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$8.00 |
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Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C. Vigneto Bricco Vergne 2001
Red wine with maceration on the skins for up to 8 to 10 days in stainless steel tanks.Deep ruby red color, Dry rich, full, mellow flavor from an elegant slightly sharp but pleasant taste with good, well balanced body. This cru embodies an elegance of particular refinement which is best appreciated around the following September of the harvest.
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$11.00 |
| Flight III: Barbera Grape |
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Barbera D'Alba D.O.C. 2001
Bright ruby red fruit, intense, vinous, delicate fruity and fragrant. Dry, lightly tannic, lively that becomes fuller and more balanced with age. Best served between 16 - 18 C. |
4 |
$8.00 |
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Barbera D'Alba D.O.C. "Sovrana" 2001
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Delicate bouquet with a ripe red berry scent, round, long finish.
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18 |
$17.00 |
| Flight IV: Nebbiolo Grape |
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Barbaresco D.O.C.G. 1999
Aged in wood barrels. Color is intense red garnet, which in time is enriched with orange. Elegant smooth bouquet of dry roses. Dry, full bodied, austere and lingering. |
3 |
$30.00 |
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Barolo D.O.C.G. 1998
Deep ruby-garnet red, that turn's brick with age. Ethereal bouquet, intense, with notes of spice and dried fruits. Dry, full bodied, elegant, austere but velvety. |
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$30.00 |
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Barolo Vigneto Cerequio 1997
Intense garnet red color. Ethereal rose petals, and spice with hints of tobacco, mint and chocolate. Balanced, rich plum flavors with a silky finish. |
7 |
$60.00 |
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Barolo Vigneto Boscareto D.O.C.G. 1997
Single vineyard. Ideal for longer aging. Great structure with concentrated fruit, of plum, raspberry and figs and a long lingering finish. Aged in two years in Slovenian oak casks. |
10 |
$60.00 |
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Barolo D.O.C.G. La Corda della Briccolina 1995
Lovely old style. Garnet red turns brick red with age. Full notes of animal leather, Notes of ripe fruit enhanced by traces of oak. Dry, full bodied, well balanced. The tannins give a soft velvety finish. Long finish with a decidedly pleasant, intense aftertaste.
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12 |
$100.00 |
| Flight IV: Moscato bianco Grape |
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Moscato D'Asti D.O.C.G. "Bosc d'l Namea Rei" 2002
Pale yellow color. Ample and very intense, with a note of overripe fruit that is unique, Pleasant and very persistent taste reflecting the richness of the bouquet. Light and lovely wine.
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20 |
$9.00 |
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