Wines of Piedmont

Here are the [wines](http://www.cellartracker.com/event.asp?iEvent=7001) I tasted yesterday:

* **2005 Poderi Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto di Dogliani Vigna Tecc - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Dolcetto di Dogliani** The nose had dark chocolate, blueberry, licorice, and tar. The palate had tar, blueberry, chocolate, and licorice. (90 pts.)
* **2003 Travaglini Gattinara - Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Gattinara** The nose was very floral, but also had some cherry and raspberry. The palate had cherry and cedar, floral notes, and a spicy raspberry finish. (90 pts.)
* **2003 Marcarini Barolo La Serra - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo** The nose had raspberry, spice, cedar, and vanilla. The palate had cedar, spice, raspberry, and cherry. (90 pts.)
* **2007 Stefano Massone Gavi Vigneto Masera - Italy, Piedmont, Gavi** The nose had stone, pear, and apple. The palate was crisp, and had minerals, apple, and pear on the finish. (88 pts.)
* **2005 Giacosa Fratelli Barolo Bussia - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo** The nose had sweet raspberry and vanilla. The palate was soft, and had raspberry, oak, spice, and cherry. (87 pts.)
* **2003 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo** The nose had grilled vegetables, cherry, spice, van, and stewed plums. The palate was rich, and had plum, cherry, spice, and an herb finish. (94 pts.)
* **2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Rio Sordo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco** The nose had espresso, curry, and plum. The palate was silky, and had espresso, plum, and a curry finish. (90 pts.)