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Nebbiolo

One of the great Italian red grape varieties famous for the long living Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

Offspring: Bubbierasco, Rubin
Nebbiolo

The history of Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo derives its name from the Italian wine for fog - Nebbia - due to the presence of morning fogs in its origins, the Langhe valley of Piedmont.

In the Vineyard

Nebbiolo is a late ripening grape variety. It performs well in a number of soils.

The aromas and flavours of Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is famed for producing distinctive notes of rose petal and cherry. Depending on the soil it is also common to pick up on tertiary notes of aniseed. The variety is capable of very complex wines, such as those made in Barolo or Barbaresco, so you may also detect violets, plum, cranberries and raspberry.

Recommended wines made with Nebbiolo

Barolo DOCG Parussi

Barolo DOCG Parussi

Chionetti Quinto , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 08/09/2023
Barolo DOCG del Commune di Barolo

Barolo DOCG del Commune di Barolo

Marchesi di Barolo , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 26/09/2019
Barolo DOCG

Barolo DOCG

Azienda Agricola Demarie , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 08/02/2023
Barolo DOCG

Barolo DOCG

Azienda Massolino , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 24/02/2021
Roero DOCG Riserva

Roero DOCG Riserva

Azienda Agricola Demarie , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 18/05/2021
Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

Azienda Agricola Demarie , Piedmont, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 27/05/2023