Winemaker Notes
Garnet red with variable intensity depending on the vintage. Delicate and pleasant, the predominant notes are of raspberry and violet, with the imposition of secondary perfumes very similar to those of Barolo as
it ages. A complete and temptingly harmonious wine the elegance of which makes up for its lesser structure compared with that of Barolo.
A wine for drinking with all courses of a meal, it offers its best expression when served with rich and tasty
dishes, from fresh pasta with rich meat or vegetables sauces, to grilled or roast red meat dishes. It is also excellent with soft and delicate blue cheeses.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.