
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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Pio Cesare Barolo 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Silvio Grasso Barolo Bricco Luciani 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Cannubi 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Parusso Barolo Piccolo Vigne 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Cannubi 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Ceretto Brunate Barolo 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Giacomo Conterno Monfortino Barolo Riserva 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Gaja Conteisa 1997Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Gaja Costa Russi 1997Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Gaja Sori Tildin 1997Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Silvio Grasso Barolo Ciabot Manzoni 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Percristina 1997Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Vigneto Brich Ronchi (1.5L Magnum) 1997Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1997Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP