π Nebbiolo
A red grape from Piedmont, Italy, used for Barolo and Barbaresco.
Nebbiolo is a red grape from Piedmont in north-western Italy. Two famous wines are made from it: Barolo and Barbaresco. The name is linked to the word nebbia, meaning fog: in autumn fog wraps the hills of Piedmont, and Nebbiolo ripens late, towards the end of October.
The grape has thin skins, so the wine is pale, almost translucent. At the same time it has high acidity and a lot of tannin. When young it can be harsh and needs years of ageing. With age, scents of roses, tar, truffles and dry leaves appear.
Nebbiolo grows not only in Piedmont. In Lombardy, in Valtellina, it is called Chiavennasca. In Valle d'Aosta it is known as Picotendro. Wines of Albugnano and Bramaterra are also made from it. In other countries it has settled poorly: the grape is capricious and needs special conditions.
Nebbiolo suits meat dishes, cheeses and autumn mushrooms. It is one of the most demanding red grapes, which is why connoisseurs value it especially.
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- Italy: π Barbaresco, π Barolo, π Langhe, π Nebbiolo d'Alba, π Aosta Valley, π Gattinara, π Sforzato di Valtellina, π Roero, π Valtellina Superiore, π Albugnano, π Bramaterra, π Colline Novaresi, π Coste della Sesia, π Fara, π Lessona and 11 more
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- π· Sforzato
- Offspring
- π Vespolina, π Rubin, π Neretto di Bairo, π Freisa, π Bric
Frequently asked questions
What is Nebbiolo?
A red grape from Piedmont from which Barolo and Barbaresco are made.
What wine does Nebbiolo give?
A wine pale in colour but high in acidity and tannin that ages well.
Where does the name Nebbiolo come from?
It is linked to the word for fog, because the grape ripens late in autumn fogs.
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