Damilano 2009 Barolo Lecinquevigne The Damilano Wine Company, one of the oldest wineries in Barolo, dates back to 1890 when Giuseppe Borgogno, the great grandfather of the current owners, began to vinify his own estate. The town of Barolo resides in the lavish and beautiful Langhe region, which basically produce Nebbiolo wines, including Barolo. Barolo, known as the “king of wines”, because of the uniqueness of the Nebbiolo grape and its balance of acidity and tannins combined with remarkable flavor and delicacy. Damilano produces wines that are celebrated for their unmatched style and the tradition is carried on by Paolo, Mario and Guido Damilano, the fourth generation. Together they have…
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Valadoria, Serralunga d’Alba, 2007 Barolo Visiting with my daughter Christine, she called me at the last minute and wanted a Barolo. Not having immediate access to my cellar, I stopped at a wine shop (not my usual place) and began looking for something nice and approachable to drink now. When I came across this Barolo from Valadoria, I said Eureka! It’s been a while since I tried one, but remembered it’s an approachable wine from a notable producer, the Lanzavecchia Family, at a reasonable price. Check out their website as they have an English translation as well. You will see that their wine making dates back to the beginning of…