
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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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- WE
- W&S
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Ovello Riserva 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- WS
- WE
- JS
- RP
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Pecchenino Le Coste Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- W&S
- WE
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Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Produttori del Barbaresco Montestefano Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- W&S
- WS
- JS
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Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
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Massolino Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Roero, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- WE
- RP
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Prunotto Bussia Vigna Colonnello Barolo Riserva 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- JS
- W&S
- WS
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Gaja Barbaresco (375ML half-bottle) 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
- D
- RP
- WS
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Gaja Sori Tildin 2011Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WW
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Prunotto Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
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Brandini Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
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Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serra 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- WW
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Gaja Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- D
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Brovia Rocche di Castiglione Barolo 2011Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
- RP
- JD
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Michele Chiarlo Reyna Barbaresco 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
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Luigi Oddero Barolo Specola 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WE
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2011Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Luigi Einaudi Barolo Cannubi 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- W&S
- RP
- WE
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Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cannubi 2011Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- V
- RP
- WE
- JS
- W&S