
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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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
- WS
- JS
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Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bussia Bricco Visette 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- W&S
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Fratelli Revello Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Starderi 2006Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
- JS
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Bordini 2006Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2006Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Brovia Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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- W&S
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Borgogno Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo Sotto Castello 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Sandrone Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba 2006Nebbiolo from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Beni di Batasiolo Barolo Bofani 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Beni di Batasiolo Barolo Cerequio 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Parusso Barolo Bussia 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paitin Rossodella Langhe 2006Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Boroli Barolo 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo (1 Liter) 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- WS
- JS
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne 2006Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS