Tasting with Piedmont Guy

Mr. Weston Hoard, a.k.a. Piedmont Guy, imports Northern Italian wine.
Years ago he moved to Italy to be with his Italian girlfriend, and worked at winery there.
The relationship with the girlfriend didn't last forever, but his love for Italian wine is still vividly alive.

Giordano Nebbiolo Spumante Brut Nature 2014
This was my first time to try sparkling Nebbiolo.
Bruised apple, pink cherry and vanilla.
Bubbles were almost aggressive.


Angelo Negro  Serra Lupini Arneis Roero 2016
Serra Lupini is a single vineyard.
White flower like crocus, pear, grape and fresh green peas.
Acid was mild.

Poggio Caespes Timorasso Colle Tortonesi 2015
Once almost extinct, Timorasso is a thick-skinned white grape variety which is native to Piedmont.
This aromatic variety is also used for the production of Grappa.

Gardenia, honeysuckle, candied citrus and apple.
Soft mouth feel.
Beautiful wine.

Giordano Rosso Langhe 2015
90 % Nebbiolo and 10 % Arneis.
Plum, coffee and charred wood.
A little to oaky to me.

Giordano Cavanna Barbaresco 2013
Cavanna is a single vineyard with westerly aspect on a steep hill.
Rose, tart plum and coffee.
Strong structure.

Giordano Asili Barbaresco 2013
Tart cherry, decayed rose, mushroom and coffee.
Strong structure and soft texture.

Giordano Montestefano Barbaresco 2013
Cherry, dried and candied herb, fresh mint and coffee jelly.
High but fine tannin.

All the wines were good, especially the last two Barbaresco.
Asili was more serious, and Montestefano was fun to drink.