Fontanafredda's Serralunga d'Alba Barolo is renowned for its approachability, great structure, and complex aromatic and flavour profile. Ruby with a garnet hue, this 2018 Barolo is showing wonderfully now with loads of red fruit, spice, earthy characteristics, hints of tar and minerality. Fresh, layered, with a long spicy fruit finish, it's showing beautifully now. Enjoy with creamy mushroom risotto with truffles or braised beef. Enjoy 2023-2030. Tasted November 2023. 93 points. Matt Steeves - http://www.quercusvino.ca
Sommelier Recommendations for this Holiday Season as seen on CTV Morning Live Halifax
Today on CTV Morning Live Halifax, CTVs Ana Almeida, Amanda Debison, and Sommelier Matt Steeves showcased some great wines and spirits which are sure to impress this holiday season. From fine Canadian sparkling wine, Chardonnay, and Vodka, to international wines from Portugal and Italy, these Sommelier-selected wines are sure to please!
Great gifting Barolo for the holidays – @Fontanafredda_ Barolo @LCBO
Ottawa, ON November 2017 Matt's review: Fontanafredda's 2013 Barolo is one of the best super value Barolo's available at the LCBO. At $29.90 it offers exceptional value and don't let the discount price point steer you away as this Barolo is delicious! Primed and ready for immediate enjoyment, it's very well structured with fine integrated... Continue Reading →
Wine Review: La Pieve 2011 Barolo – $34.95
January 2017 Ottawa, ON Matt's review: La Pieve's 2011 Barolo is full-bodied with layers of dried fruit, leather, rose, spice, tar. Complex and balanced, with great texture, this fine Barolo is drinking beautifully now and will show great over the next decade. Tasted January 2017. 92+ points. Matt Steeves - http://www.mattswinepicks.com Available at LCBO -... Continue Reading →
