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Gallo Wine Gallery, La Morra, Italy

Erika at Gallo Wine Gallery, who celebrated her birthday by giving drinks
 While spending a weekend in Piedemonte, Italy, my friends took me for a weekend in wine and truffle country. Specifically, La Morra, where we stumbled (literally after we finished our tour of the shop) upon the Gallo Wine Gallery.

Just a few tipples to warm the shoppers who come into the store
After a meal of Tartufo Blanco (white truffles) at a nearby restaurant we stopped into La Morra to visit the heart of the regional wine country. The village is mostly wine shops and gift shops, so is a complete tourist trap, but a delightful one at that.





Barolo Chinato, pharmaceuticals from the old days
For a reasonable 10€ fee they took me on a 3 glass tasting through local wines. Starting first with Barbera d'Asti, followed by Nebbiollo, and wrapped up with Barolo. As the former Self-Proclaimed-Die-Expert is a savage when it comes to wines, any 3 wines are good ones most often. But at 10€ for 3 glasses, who was I to complain?
The shop had a nice selection of dry goods also.
The staff were very knowledgeable and willing to help. My guide made a point to discuss with me where on the map the wines came from, shared with me a bit of background regarding the character expected from wines from the same area, and if the wine I was having was typical or atypical for the region. While much is lost on my with my simple pallet, the three I had were all very nice and worth picking up.
Wine guides at Gallo Wine Gallery
In the end, purchased a Nebbiolo and Barbera d'Asti (Barolo would need to cellar, and I never met a bottle that I wouldn't open after crossing the threshold)
now to wander the rest of the village with wines in hand.

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