Nebbiolo
Piedmont region of northern Italy, which is its spiritual home. There, it is responsible for highly respected Barolo and neighboring Barbaresco. These wines have the potential to age decades or longer and are considered some of the most sought after in the world.
In the vineyard, the grapes are deep purple, but they yield crimson wines that tend to turn rusty in color with age.
This early-budding grape prefers calcareous marl soils. It also thrives in cooler, drier microclimates. Owing to its thin skin, Nebbiolo is a notoriously fickle grape.
The famous descriptors attributed to Nebbiolo are tar and roses. The grape has a naturally floral component, often evoking, too, violets and other purple flowers. Younger Nebbiolo also has aromas of bright red fruit, like raspberry and cherry. Wines made from Nebbiolo are tannic and bright, with spice and earth in the background.
Nebbiolo in Italy
Native to Italy’s north, Nebbiolo is the sole grape used in Barolo and Barbaresco, where it produces elegant, ageworthy wines from south-facing hillside sites. In other Piedmont regions like Gattinara, Ghemme and Roero, other grapes can be added to the wine, yet Nebbiolo remains the dominant player. Langhe and Nebbiolo d’Alba produce lighter styled Nebbiolo that can be enjoyed in the near term. In Lombardy, it is the main grape in the wines of Valtellina where it is known as Spanna.
Global Production
There are very few plantings of Nebbiolo outside of Italy. A spattering of plantings can be found on the West Coast of the United States, stretching from the Central Coast of California up to Washington.
Synonyms: Chiavennasca, Picotendro, Picoutener, Picotèner, Prunent, Prünent, Spanna
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Mamete Prevostini 2019 Marena Sassella (Valtellina Superiore)
LombardyThe moment you open this bottle of wine, it screams cherry, which ...See Full Review$40 -
Mamete Prevostini 2019 Garof Grumello (Valtellina Superiore)
LombardyGarof is the word for stone wall in the local dialect of ...See Full Review$43 -
Portalupi 2019 Graziano Vineyard Nebbiolo (Mendocino County)
Mendocino CountyA New World expression on a classic Old World grape, this Nebbiolo ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$125 -
Mamete Prevostini 2017 Riserva (Valtellina Superiore)
LombardyIntense aromas of black cherry, purple plum, dried roses and dusty earth ...See Full Review$80 -
Neirano 2018 Terzetto (Barolo)
PiedmontRoasted red cherry, blood orange zest, dried flowers and savory herbs combine ...See Full Review$38 -
Mamete Prevostini 2019 Sommarovina Sassella (Valtellina Superiore)
LombardySommarovina is a single vineyard grown at 400 meters above sea level ...See Full Review$60 -
Bava 2020 Nebbiolo (Langhe)
PiedmontBright and fresh aromas of raspberry, strawberry and wild cherry lead the ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Attilio Ghisolfi 2018 SbardajĂ Nebbiolo (Langhe)
PiedmontThis wine is a perfect time capsule for the warm 2018 vintage. ...See Full Review$35 -
Luca Bosio 2020 Passato Nebbiolo (Langhe)
PiedmontThe wine is a touch reticent at the beginning, but give it ...See Full Review$28 -
Neirano 2021 Franco Serra Nebbiolo (Langhe)
PiedmontThis wine is a case study of what Nebbiolo smells and tastes ...See Full Review$18 -
Bel Colle 2014 Riserva 10 Anni (Barolo)
PiedmontThis 2014 Barolo has a refined and elegant nose that is driven ...See Full Review$70 -
Neirano 2018 Franco Serra (Barolo)
PiedmontTart and sour cherry notes lead the way on the nose of ...See Full Review$37 -
Neirano 2021 Terzetto Nebbiolo (Langhe)
PiedmontDried herbs mixed with wild strawberries drive the nose, giving way to ...See Full Review$18 -
Clendenen Family 2014 Nebbiolo (Santa Maria Valley)
Central CoastSandalwood and long-simmering cherry sauce flavors invite the nose into this bottling. ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Curto Marco 2015 La Foia Riserva (Barolo)
PiedmontThis opens with earthy aromas of leather, violet and underbrush. The savory, ...See Full Review$95 -
Marchesi di Barolo 2018 Sarmassa (Barolo)
PiedmontAromas of dark-skinned fruit, cedar and culinary spice lead the way. The ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Valdinera 2016 San Carlo Riserva (Roero)
PiedmontRed berry, rose, forest floor and eucalyptus aromas shape the nose. Full-bodied ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Bella Luna 2018 Glenrose Vineyard Nebbiolo (Adelaida District)
Central CoastQuite light in the glass, with a slightly browning ruby color, this ...See Full Review$56 -
Via Romano 2019 Nebbiolo (El Dorado)
Sierra FoothillsWood char and steak-sauce aromas meet savory, meaty, black peppery flavors in ...See Full Review$44 -
Demarie 2018 Riserva (Roero)
PiedmontAromas of toasted oak, wild berry and coffee bean form the nose. ...See Full Review$45
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