
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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Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Renato Ratti Conca Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- WE
- RP
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Elvio Cogno Ravera Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Renato Ratti Rocche dell'Annunziata Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Elvio Cogno Bricco Pernice Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva (3 Liter) 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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- RP
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Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
- W&S
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Vietti Barolo Brunate 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- D
- WS
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Vietti Barolo Ravera 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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- WS
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Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WE
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Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
- W&S
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Gaja Barbaresco (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
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- RP
- WW
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2012Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- W&S
- WE
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Mosconi 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WE
- WS
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Massolino Vigna Parafada Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
- RP
- JS
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
- W&S
- RP
- WS
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Via Nuova 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
- JS
- W&S
- RP
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2012Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
- WE
- W&S