
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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La Spinetta Barbaresco Starderi 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
- JS
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Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio Monprivato Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS
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Punset Barbaresco 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
- RP
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
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Vietti Barolo Brunate 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria (scuffed label) 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WE
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Pelissero Barbaresco Nubiola 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Massolino Vigna Rionda Riserva Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Paitin la Serra Barbaresco 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Paolo Scavino Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Manzone Barolo Meriame 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Luigi Ferrando Carema Etichetta Nera 2007Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Oddero Barolo Villero 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Camp Gros Martinenga 2007Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WE
- WS
- TP
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Brovia Barolo Villero 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- JS
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Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- TP
- WS
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Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Abbona Pressenda Barolo 2007Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
- TP