Note:
The original Italian letter was sent to Barbaresco and Barolo producers in order to extend
the list of barrique-free sources
This English version was produced at the request of a Barolo producer
to show to English clients
Club
Barolo plus:
John
Wheaver 57 Senwick
Drive Wellingborough NN8 1RX Inghilterra { To: ...... producer
............ 10 October 2005 Dear Sirs Club Barolo plus is an
informal group of enthusiasts for Barolo and Barbaresco ( plus other
Nebbiolos from Carema to Sassella, plus other Langhe and Monferrato
wines from Grignolino to Pelaverga. But not plus foreign
ingredients). Naturally we take great interest in the unique characteristics
that are displayed by each wine. I circulated to the members of our club details of
producers of Barolo and Barbaresco which I knew personally - for the benefit of
those considering a visit to the zone, or who simply wanted to find a good
bottle in England. I indicated which producers did not employ barriques in the
vinification or maturation of fine Nebbiolos. A number of members told me that
this had been particularly useful in avoiding the expensive disappointment of
finding that in a bottle from an unknown producer the most valued
characteristics were lost behind foreign added odours and tastes. It is also
useful for those planning to visit one or two cellars in the
district, in making the best use of limited time. I feel therefore that I should extend this list, and publish
it on the internet; perhaps as Index V da U - or B da U.
Perhaps "Wine from the Vine". If your cellar does not use barriques in the production of
the finest nebbioli and you do not intend to use them in future - and if
you would be willing for the name of your enterprise to be included in this
list, I ask you to let me know by means of e-mail to
club@barol.org.uk, or fax, letter - or by telephoning me. I would also like to know if your cellar vinifies Barbera,
with or without the use of new oak. Also if you produce red wines without the
use of clarifying agents of animal origin (including fish - to inform
vegetarians); perhaps no clarifying agent at all. For those who wish to buy the wine in England I would like
to know if you have an importer or agent in this country. Yours sincerely
tel: 0044 1933 229476
cellulare: 0044 7802 950714;
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