
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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Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- W&S
- WS
- JS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Montefico 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
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Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
- JS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
- D
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
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Gaja Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- D
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Michele Chiarlo Cerequio Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- JS
- W&S
- WS
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Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cannubi 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- V
- RP
- WE
- JS
- W&S
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Ceretto Brunate Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- W&S
- RP
- WE
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Elvio Cogno Bricco Pernice Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Brovia Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS
- RP
- JS
- W&S
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Marcarini Barolo Brunate (375ML half-bottle) 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Via Nuova 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna La Rosa 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Pio Cesare Il Bricco Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Gaja Sperss 2011Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WW
- WS