Comments on: The story behind La Licenziana vs. Vicenziana Barbaresco

By: Barolista

Barolista — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:04:30 +0000

Outstanding Old School wine! Many thanks for sharing the spotlight on this producer. Bravo!!!

By: New York Times #1 Barbaresco: Silvio Giamello 06 | D'Amore Distribution

New York Times #1 Barbaresco: Silvio Giamello 06 | D'Amore Distribution — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:01:47 +0000

[...] Click here to read Do Bianchi’s post on the origin of the wine’s vineyard designation. [...]

By: Do Bianchi

Do Bianchi — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:16:13 +0000

@Andreas I’ve never met Silvio in person but he was super nice on the phone. His wine is a true standout for me at the pricepoint and he’s totally off the radar among Nebbiolophiles. I’m dying to taste his 07… Thanks for reading and the comment.

By: Andreas

Andreas — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:14:08 +0000

I was in Barbaresco in August, by chance the local tourist info recommended this winery. They called upfront and I went there. They have no tasting room.
He is a great guy. His wife translates for him.

I have been into wine for a decades and so we had a lot to talk about. His 2003 Barbareso which was brilliant despite the heat of that vintage was an eyeopener. The 2006 was already in the bottle and great as well. I did not taste the 2005 it was gone Bought ten bottles usually I carry six in my suitcase the rest are still in a cellar in Germnay.

By: Do Bianchi

Do Bianchi — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:53:09 +0000

@jeff and jesse thanks for reading: it’s kermit.

@jesse we need some dispatches from your new place!

@tracie b I’m so glad you liked it as much as me… I’m so geeked for us to try the 07 Martinenga by Gresy. tvbtlb

By: Jesse Becker

Jesse Becker — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:30:34 +0000

Thanks for telling us about this producer–also would love to know the importer.

By: tracie b

tracie b — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:28:36 +0000

You forgot that intense cherry in your tasting notes! in a blind tasting, that wine would scream barbaresco, real barbaresco.

if anyone can get to the bottom of something, it’s my 2B!

By: Jeff Porter

Jeff Porter — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:50:31 +0000

You got me wanting a bottle bad…I mean really bad. Who is the importer? Can I get any in my glass in California? Thanks!