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 13 Tower Drive
Milton Keynes MK14 6HX Inghilterra
tel/fax: 0044 1908 677401;
cellulare: 0044 7802 950714; email:
club@barol.org.uk
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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
