
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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Massolino Barolo Parafada 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Percristina 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barolo Castiglione 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Ceretto Brunate Barolo 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Moccagatta Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rio Sordo Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Roagna Barolo La Rocca E La Pira Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Fontanabianca Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Prunotto Barolo Bussia (1.5 Liter Magum) 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Prunotto Cannubi Barolo 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Ceretto Zonchera Barolo 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Brezza Barolo Classico 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 1996Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
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Produttori del Barbaresco Torre Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Ceretto Bricco Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Ceretto Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Travaglini Gattinara 1996Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Pora Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Barolo 1996Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Asili Riserva 1996Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy