
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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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Elio Altare Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Elio Altare Barolo Arborina 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Cannubi 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo Le Coste 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Costa Grimaldi 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
- WS
- WE
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Gaja Sori Tildin 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barolo Brunate 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- RP
- WS
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Gaja Barbaresco 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- TP
- WE
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Fontanafredda La Rosa Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- W&S
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Gaja Costa Russi 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
- RP
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Camp Gros Martinenga 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP