Also known as Piemonte
Barolo, Barbaresco and a table full of truffles — Nebbiolo at its noblest.
Tucked under the Alps, Piedmont's fog-covered autumn hills (nebbia means fog) give Nebbiolo its name. Beside the grand, long-lived Barolo and Barbaresco are everyday Barbera and Dolcetto, crisp Gavi and sweet, gently sparkling Moscato d'Asti.
Country
Italy
Climate
Continental, foggy autumns
Key grapes
Nebbiolo, Barbera
Areas to know
7
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Barolo
The 'king' — tar and roses, built to age
Barbaresco
The 'queen' — slightly more elegant
Roero
Arneis whites and softer Nebbiolo
Barbera d'Asti & d'Alba
Juicy, high-acid everyday red
Gavi
Crisp Cortese white
Asti
Moscato d'Asti and Asti Spumante
Alto Piemonte
Gattinara, Ghemme — alpine Nebbiolo
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Barolo looks pale but packs serious tannin — think roses, cherries and tar. For something easier, Barbera is Piedmont's juicy everyday red.”
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