50 producers, around 90 wines and tasting fatigue: (un)fortunately we only managed around 3/4 over 2 of the 3 days! What was very clear is that most producers made decent, but early maturing Barbaresco in 2007 with less aggressive tannins than 2006 . These young wines...
A tasting at the impressive new cantina of Roberto Sarotto can turn into a marathon affair with such a variety of wines to savour. The new cantina will incorporate various tasting rooms and offices and also a wineshop with tasting bar. I am not sure how successful...
This is always a special weekend when Piacere Barbaresco takes place and today whilst running errands in Neive I had a blinding idea. I noticed that there was a free special bus service that runs between the villages so you don’ t have to drive to and from the...
During the past week or so we have enjoyed 3 completely different tastings, from the small family-run, to the historical, to the “rockstar” newcomer. In their own ways all with unique styles and emphasis and in particular wines we enjoy drinking....
Piacere Barbaresco 3rd-6th September Not to be missed event in its 4th year. Chance to taste 50 or so Barbarescos. The Programme is arranged by the Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco Palio di Asti 19th September Famous horse race preceded by traditional street market on...
