Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo — One of Italy's noblest red grapes, the basis of Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont. It produces wines of extraordinary complexity with.

Also Known As

Chiavennasca (it, Valtellina, Lombardy) Spanna (it, Northern Piedmont)

Regions Where Grown

Barolo 511 wines Piemonte 314 wines Langhe 216 wines Barbaresco 144 wines Nebbiolo d'Alba 113 wines Lombardia 40 wines Valtellina Superiore 40 wines Valtellina 23 wines Gattinara 21 wines Valle de Guadalupe 15 wines Roero 14 wines Baja California 11 wines

Countries

Italy 1508 wines Mexico 36 wines Australia 32 wines United States 25 wines Chile 5 wines South Africa 4 wines Brazil 3 wines Germany 1 wines

Top Wines

Barolo Riserva Monfortino Giacomo Conterno · 4.80★ Tre Soli Tre Grappa Invecchiata Berta · 4.77★ Barolo Riserva Speciale Scarpa · 4.75★ Barolo Riserva Villero Vietti · 4.74★ Falletto Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva Bruno Giacosa · 4.71★ Barolo Riserva Cannubi 1752 Damilano · 4.69★ Fossati Case Nere Barolo Riserva 10 Anni Roberto Voerzio · 4.68★ Barolo Vigna Rionda Ester Canale Giovanni Rosso · 4.67★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Nebbiolo
Chardonnay vs Nebbiolo
Merlot vs Nebbiolo
Pinot Noir vs Nebbiolo
Syrah/Shiraz vs Nebbiolo
Cabernet Franc vs Nebbiolo
Grenache vs Nebbiolo
Sauvignon Blanc vs Nebbiolo

Wine Styles

Bold Red Elegant Red

Flavor Notes

Dried Leaves Forest Floor Leather Mushroom Truffle Iris Rose Violet

Winemaking Methods

Bottle Aging Large Format Barrel (Foudre/Botti) Extended Maceration

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About Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is one of Italy's noblest red grapes, the basis of Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont. It produces wines of extraordinary complexity with flavors of cherry, roses, tar, and leather, sustained by fierce tannins and acidity that require years of aging.

At a Glance

Color
Red
Wines
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