Nyhetslansering Vinmonopolets spesialbutikker september 2012 Italia: Piemonte Part 1

Again wines were served on the chilled side.

2011 Cascina Tavin Grignolino d'Asti:
9948701 (199,-) Pale garnet, morellos and some wood polish. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit simple but good fruit. 81

2011 F.Boschis Grignolino:
8103801 (174,80) Garnet, floral over morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering even if easy and a bit short. 82

2011 Cascina Tavin Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato:
9949201 (234,-) Towards purple, cheap rose perfumed soap, think gewürztraminer. Fresh acidity, slightly bitter finish, before that soap returns. 80

2009 F.Boschis Langhe Freisa Neri Sori:
8104101 (262,-) Deep ruby, perfumed and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering mid palate. If the nose doesn't charm you, the palate should. 85

2006 Roddolo Lange Rosso Bricco Appiani:
9989501 (356,60) Deep ruby, cassis, leather and cigars. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and a bit lean mid palate, typical of Cabernet Sauvignon. Good length. 86

2010 Il Colombo Dolcetto Dogliani Il Colombo:
8104505 (442,70) (Magnum) Deep purple, opaque. Sweet blackberries, medium acidity, high of ripe tannins. Intense palate, fresher finish. 85

2010 F.Boschis Dolcetto Dogliani Vigna del Cilieglio:
8103901 (212,-) Deep purple, towards opaque. Dark fruits, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich yet fresh. Lacks a bit of substance mid palate. 84

2011 Abbona Dolcetto Dogliani Papa Celso:
9989901 (239,30) Opaque. Deep fruit, some sweet overtones. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, refreshing, serve it a bit chilled. 86

Faulty bottles:
2004 Nervi Gattinara Molsino