Saturday, December 19, 2009
Great Wine Profile
We don't mess around with swill at
CellarThief...nope, only great wines at stellar prices. Here is another great find from the cellar...
There is something great about simple and beautiful wines - they don't try to do too much, but what they do...they do well. This is one of those little gems that is great to sip, and mixes well with good friends and all that great food you are serving at next week's 12-course dinner party (I just got the invitation - thanks! I think I have to wash my pet porcupine that night and that always takes a while - but, I'll try to make it).
2006 Poderi Colla Dolcetto
Robert Parker - 89 points
Wine Advocate: The 2006 Dolcetto d’Alba reveals lovely clarity and precision in its varietal aromas and flavors. A refined, medium-bodied
Dolcetto, it should be at its best over the next few years. It perfectly captures the elegant house style of this estate. Simply put, this Dolcetto is a gem. Poderi Colla is a property worth keeping an eye on. While the high-end
Barolos and
Barbarescos are often outstanding, some of the lesser-known wines also offer considerable quality.
CELLARTHIEF TRANSLATION: Dang these folks are making some good juice in the almost ridiculously beautiful hills of
Alba. This daily sipper is a great intro to their vino, at a price that will make you weep for joy like you just scored tix to see your favorite Serie A team play a crucial match. (don't worry, if you don't know what that means...you're probably not alone).
Poderi Colla Winery: Owner
Tino Colla
Poderi Colla Winery: Region
Alba (Langhe), Italy (Wine Italy)
Poderi Colla: Background
The first Colla with a winemaking tradition started making wine in 1703 (yep, you read that right - isn't that the year that first Twinkie rolled off the production line?) The family winemaking tradition continued when Tino Colla and his niece Federica combined talents in 1993. The winery owns three farms (hence the name of the winery - which means "Colla Farms"), each distinct.
By owning three different vineyard locations in Alba, the Collas are able to make all the great wines of the area...from Barbarescos that'll make your heart skip, to Barolos that will make your feet skip, to Dolcettos that you can proudly serve your "Uncle Skip".
Poderi Colla Winery: Wines Made
Poderi Colla makes some stellar Barolos (Nebbiolo), Barbarescos (Nebbiolo), and even a really yummy Pinot Noir.
Poderi Colla Winery: Food Pairing
In Italy, Dolcetto is often served during the 3rd course of a marathon meal - after a couple whites and before the big guns come out. The wines pair best with foods that aren't too rich but aren't too light either:
- Cheese: Gouda, Mozzarella
- Seafood: Fish Dishes With Lots of Cream and Butter (I know it's tough)
- Pasta: Anything with red sauces or pesto (unless you have to peel back the wrapper and heat on high for 3 minutes)
- Other Suggestions: Fried Chicken and Hamburgers
Poderi Colla Winery: Wine Style.
This wine is "Light & Fruity!
Oh Yeah...these wines are like grabbing fresh berries right out of the fields and throwin' them down so quickly you stain your lips and chin with drippy goodness. Like jamming a handful of strawberries just hitting their stride into your mouth, these wines are lip-smackers that get your mouth watering and are perfect for simpler foods or picnics on your kitchen floor (who needs tables anyway!) These wines are knock-down, drag-out delicious with delicious fruity flavors.
Wine Italy. Wine Langhe. Wine Alba. Other wines to try: Poggio Argentiera.
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