
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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Fontanafredda La Rosa Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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- W&S
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- D
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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- RP
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Bersano Barbaresco Mantico 2008Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- WE
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Elio Grasso Gavarini Vigna Chiniera Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Carlin de Paolo Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2008Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
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Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Rocche dei Manzoni Barolo Perno Vigna Cappella di S. Stefano 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Malabaila Roero Riserva Casteletto 2008Nebbiolo from Roero, Piedmont, Italy
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Villadoria Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Abbona Barbaresco 2008Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Paolo Scavino Barolo (scuffed labels) 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
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Bersano Barolo Nirvasco 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Elvio Cogno Cascina Nuova Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- W&S
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Damilano 1752 Barolo Cannubi Riserva 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Marchesi di Barolo Tradizione Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
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Elio Altare Barolo Cerretta 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Ca'Viola Barolo Sottocastello di Novello 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Aeroplanservaj 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Nervi Gattinara 2008Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- WE