
Nebbiolo
Learn about Nebbiolo — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Named for the ubiquitous autumnal fog (called nebbia in Italian), Nebbiolo is responsible for some of the most elegant and age-worthy wines in the world and is the star variety of northern Italy’s Piedmont region. Grown as well as in the neighboring Valle d’Aosta and Valtellina, it reaches its highest potential in the Piemontese villages of Barolo and Barbaresco. This finicky grape needs a very particular soil type and climate in order to thrive. Outside of Italy, growers are still very much in the experimentation stage but some success has been achieved in parts of California. Tiny amounts are produced in Washington, Virginia, Mexico and Australia.
Tasting Notes for Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is a dry red wine with velveteen tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a captivating perfume. Common characteristcs of a well-made Nebbiolo can include roses, violets, licorice, sandalwood, spicebox, smoke, potpourri, black plum, red cherry and orange peel. Light brick in color, Nebbiolo is a more powerful wine than one might expect, and its firm tannins typically need time to mellow.
Perfect Food Pairings for Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo’s love affair with food starts in Piedmont, which is home to the Slow Food movement and some of Italy’s best cuisine. The region is famous for its white truffles, wild boar ragu and tajarin (a regional pasta), all perfect companions to Nebbiolo.
Sommelier Secrets for Nebbiolo
If you can’t afford to drink Barolo and Barbaresco every night, try the more wallet-friendly, earlier-drinking Langhe Nebbiolo or Nebbiolo d'Alba. Also search out the fine offerings of the nearby Roero region. North of the Langhe and Roero, find earthy and rustic versions of the variety (known here as “Spanna”) in Ghemme and Gattinara.
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Ca'Viola Barolo Sottocastello di Novello 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Giacomo Conterno Monfortino Barolo Riserva 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Bruno Rocca Barbaresco 2010Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Elio Grasso Barolo Runcot Riserva 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Damilano Barolo Cerequio 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Renato Ratti Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Enrico VI 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Damilano Barolo Cannubi 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Luigi Baudana Barolo Serralunga 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Ceretto Brunate Barolo 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto (1.5L Magnum) 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Bricco Delle Viole Barolo 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi 2010Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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