
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
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- WS
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Gaja Sperss 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Aldo Conterno Colonnello Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Prunotto Barbaresco 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Pio Cesare Il Bricco Barbaresco 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Gaja Sori Tildin 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Aldo Conterno Bussia Soprana Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva (3.0L) 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Damilano Barolo Cannubi 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Barolo Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo delle Langhe 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Prunotto Nebbiolo Occhetti 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
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Ceretto Barbaresco 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
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Ceretto Zonchera Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS