Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is one of the most ancient and noble grapes of the rich Italian ampelographic heritage. According to some, the name Nebbiolo derives from the fog that envelops the vineyards during the harvest. Nebbiolo produces red berried grapes and is native to Piedmont and in particular to the Langhe area, where it is able to express itself at very high levels in the appellations of Barbaresco and Barolo. Nebbiolo is also grown in the nearby region of Roero, in Valtellina with the name of Chiavennasca and in the small Sardinian enclave of Luras, where it was introduced by the Piedmontese in the 19th century. Also in the Piedmont area of Gattinara and Ghemme, near the Sesia river, Nebbiolo has found a territory of choice producing wines of great complexity and suitable for aging thanks to rare pedoclimatic conditions that combine excellent thermal excursions with alluvial and volcanic soils. .
Nebbiolo is an extremely territorial and demanding vine from a pedoclimatic point of view, so much so that it is grown almost nowhere else in the world outside its territory of origin. It has a late ripening, with harvest around mid-October and needs sunny, breezy exposures, but a cool climate with good temperature ranges. As for the soils, it prefers soils composed of clayey limestone marl, which enhance its natural elegance. With a vineyard area that in Italy amounts to almost 6000 hectares, it remains however the reference variety of Piedmont with the aforementioned Barolo and Barbaresco: two very different expressions of Nebbiolo that tell diversified production traditions based on aging techniques, duration and especially to the areas where it is cultivated, recognizable on the basis of the composition of the soil and exposure. Among these factors, the use of the wood chosen for aging has created, at least in the case of Barolo, different schools of thought and, in this specific case, has generated a rift between the supporters of more traditional methods of winemaking and the innovators who, according to the former, they would be guided by the adaptation of the product to the dominant taste in international markets. However, the expressive potential of Nebbiolo remains assured with respect to aging which, in addition to amplifying the aromatic range by giving very refined and pleasant tertiaries, manages to gain softness by smoothing a high acidity and a consistent tannic charge. In fact, Nebbiolo remains one of the few grape varieties capable of combining power and expressive finesse: the refined bouquet combines a dense tannic texture and high acidity, which always guarantee great balance and remarkable longevity.
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For those who know or closely attend the world of wine, buying a good bottle of Nebbiolo can be an almost daily experience. This is because with Nebbiolo we are dealing with a main grape variety and appellations that over time have earned the favors of experts thanks to their elegance and nobility. Loving Nebbiolo means joining a community of true connoisseurs who can choose between young and promising versions or decide not to settle for aging and truly expressive wines. On our site you will find a wide selection of wines from this vine and with a few clicks you can buy the bottle of Nebbiolo you wanted online, being guided by detailed cards and the advice of our sommeliers.
What are the characteristics of a pure Nebbiolo wine?
Nebbiolo has very recognizable characteristics on the basis of a strong tannic texture and a consistent acidity which also determines its great aging capacity. Ruby red in color often tending to garnet and of medium intensity, it has floral hints of rose, cherry, red fruits on the nose, while the evolution in wood gives hints of leather, tobacco dust, terracotta and leather, with some earthy and animal.
What are the best Nebbiolo food pairings?
Nebbiolo is perfect to be consumed with complex meats such as stews and stews, but it is also perfect in combination with game and mushroom-based first courses. Another interesting combination is with cheeses, even if for some the bitter hue that Nebbiolo can help to emphasize is not too pleasant.
Why does the best Nebbiolo come from Piedmont?
The pedoclimatic configuration of Piedmont has allowed the development of a long production tradition with respect to Nebbiolo which has also contributed to consecrate this region as the land of choice for a refined and elegant wine, made famous also by great historical figures. In particular, the Langhe, with very different geological conformations dating back to 7 million years ago, today retain sedimentary clay-limestone marls responsible for this particularity. The recent discovery of a volcano in the Gattinara area and the alluvial typicality of the soils of Ghemme represent further geological conformations suitable for this variety.
Barbaresco DOCG 2022 Castello di Neive
The Barbaresco of Castello di Neive comes from vineyards located in Neive and Barbaresco, at an altitude of approx. 250 masl The winery was founded in the early 60s by Italo Supino. Here the first wines based on Nebbiolo grapes were vinified by the oenologist Louis Oudart in the mid-1800s.
The pure Nebbiolo grapes are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. Aging in wood follows for at least 2 years.
It has a brilliant garnet red colour. The nose reveals aromas of withered flowers, small ripe f...
View product pageNebbiolo d'Alba DOC Spumante Metodo Classico Rosé 2022 Beni di Batasiolo
The Nebbiolo d'Alba Spumante Rosé by Batasiolo is an elegant expression of the Nebbiolo grape variety in a classic method style, combining the refinement of fine perlage with the typical delicacy of Piedmontese rosé. It is ideal for those looking for a rosé sparkling wine with character and personality, suitable for convivial moments and special occasions.
The whole grapes undergo soft pressing, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature of about 15-16°C. In spring, the wine is bottled ...
View product pageBarbaresco Gallina DOCG 2022 La Spinetta
This interesting reality operates in different areas of Piedmont, as well as in Tuscany, producing wines of excellent quality, always faithful to the territory of origin. The search for the best parcels in the Langhe led the winery to purchase a splendid vineyard in the Gallina di Neive cru.
These are old vines of over 55 years, cultivated at an altitude of 250 meters with exposure to midday, on soils of calcareous marl rich in sands. The vinification takes place in steel tanks with a maceration ...
View product pageValtellina Superiore DOCG Il Pettirosso 2022 ArPePe
The Valtellina Superiore Il Pettirosso by ArPePe is made exclusively from Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) grapes, cultivated on grass-covered vineyards facing south, at an altitude between 400 and 550 meters. This wine perfectly embodies the viticultural tradition of Valtellina, expressing with finesse and elegance the unique character of the mountainous territory.
The winemaking process includes a long maceration of 101 days in wooden vats, followed by 12 months of aging in large wooden barrels, steel, ...
View product pageLanghe DOC Nebbiolo Angelo 2022 Mauro Veglio
The Langhe Nebbiolo Angelo by Mauro Veglio is obtained only from Nebbiolo grapes coming from the municipalities of La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Roero, in soils characterized by calcareous marl of good permeability.
The harvest is manual, followed by fermentation with maceration on the skins in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for approximately 26 days. Once the malolactic fermentation is completed, the refinement of the wine involves a short passage in small oak barrels.
It has an intense ...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Matthias 2022 Ca' Viola
Ca' Viola's Barbaresco Matthias represents a new challenge that bears the name of Giuseppe Caviola's firstborn, Mattia, but ennobled in its Latin version. The vineyards are located in Neive and are two medium-slope hills.
It is obtained entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested between the first and second ten days of October. Fermentation takes place for 15 days in steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with post-fermentation maceration in contact with the skins for 10-15 days. Followed by agin...
View product pageLanghe DOC Nebbiolo 2022 Giuseppe Cortese
Giuseppe Cortese's Langhe Nebbiolo comes from the youngest vineyards in the Rabajà area, the area of choice for Barbaresco.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels and for a further 6 months in bottle, before being marketed.
This Langhe Nebbiolo has a bright garnet red color. The nose opens with intense and eleg...
View product pageValtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG 2022 Rainoldi
Valtellina Superiore Sassella di Rainoldi was born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Sondrio.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested by hand during the first ten days of October. After a slow maceration at controlled temperature, fermentation takes place in steel tanks. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for about 6 months before being bottled.
This Valtellina Superiore is characterized by a ruby red color. The nose opens with a delicate a...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Asili Falletto 2022 Bruno Giacosa
Expression of one of the most prestigious crus of Barbaresco, it is a now legendary label, signed by a great master of Langhe wines. The grapes are harvested in a parcel located at an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level with a warm south-west exposure, characterized by calcareous marl rich in sand.
The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with a maceration on the skins for a couple of weeks. According to tradition, the aging of the wine is entrusted to a stay of 18-24 months...
View product pageValtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG Stella Retica 2022 ArPePe
This Valtellina Superiore, obtained from vineyards located in the Sassella sub-area, is inspired by the mountain road on the Rhaetian side of the Alps called "Stella Retica", so named by a climber who used to travel long uphill stretches in search of star flowers Alpine.
100% Chiavennasca, local name for the Nebbiolo grape, is the result of a 120-day maceration in wooden vats. It ages for 18 months in vats and barrels and then finishes the refinement process in cement and in the bottle.
It present...
View product pageValtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG Fiamme Antiche 2022 ArPePe
This Valtellina Superiore comes from the Inferno sub-area, on the slopes of the municipality of Poggiridenti, in the province of Sondrio, in an area characterized by the presence of granite rock that warms up in the sun and gives off heat. This heat allows the bunches of grapes to reach a perfect degree of ripeness.
It is made from only Chiavennasca grapes, the local name of the best known Nebbiolo, vinified in red and left to macerate for 115 days in wooden vats. The wine ages for 18 months in w...
View product pageRosso di Valtellina DOC 2022 ArPePe
This Rosso di Valtellina signed Ar.Pe.Pe. it reflects a youthful nature and a very expressive and modern elegance, a masterpiece of the Valtellina winery.
Chiavennasca in purity, local name to identify Nebbiolo delle Alpi, ferments in contact with the skins, remaining in maceration for 115 days in wooden vats. It ages for 6 months in wooden vats and barrels, completing the aging process in concrete and glass containers.
Intense ruby red almost garnet, it offers delicate sensations of wild berries ...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Gallina 2022 Oddero Poderi e Cantine
Oddero's Barbaresco Gallina comes from vineyards located in Gallina di Neive, in the province of Cuneo.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand in the first week of October. After a very delicate pressing, the must ferments, with maceration for 25 days, at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 24 months in oak barrels, followed by a further refinement of 6 months in bottle.
Oddero's Barbaresco Gallina i...
View product pageLanghe Nebbiolo DOC A Mont 2022 Paolo Conterno
The Langhe Nebbiolo A Mont by Paolo Conterno was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested by hand in the first ten days of October. The fermentation of the must takes place with maceration in steel tanks. Subsequently the wine ages in French oak barrels where it is enriched with organoleptic characteristics, subsequently stabilized in the bottle.
It has a bright garnet color. The nose open...
View product pageLanghe Nebbiolo DOC Disanfrancesco 2022 Roberto Voerzio
Roberto Voerzio's Langhe Nebbiolo Disanfrancesco comes from Nebbiolo grapes from the San Francesco Fontanazza vineyard, located in the municipality of La Morra.
The harvest takes place at the end of September. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in steel. An aging of 12 months in tonneaux and 8 months in steel completes the production process.
It is shown in the glass of bright ruby red color. The aromatic profile is fruity, played on notes of cherry, raspberry and currant. A nice freshness su...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG 2022 Gemma
The Barbaresco of Cantina Gemma is born in vineyards located in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, in the province of Cuneo.
It is made from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested manually during the last week of September. The vinification takes place traditionally in red, with aging which takes place partially in wood for at least 26 months.
This Barbaresco di Gemma is characterized by a ruby red color with garnet hues. The nose opens with pleasant floral and fruity sensations, enriched with exuberant s...
View product pageSforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2022 Rainoldi
The Sfursat di Valtellina di Rainoldi is born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Castione Andevenno, Sondrio, Tresivio, Chiuro and Teglio.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested during the first ten days of October. Initially, a pre-fermentative cryomaceration of about 60 hours is carried out, followed by a maceration at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for about 6 months.
It is characterized by a garnet red color. The nose opens with an...
View product pageValle d'Aosta DOP Nebbiolo 2022 Rosset Terroir
Rosset's Nebbiolo expresses the quintessence of the main Piedmontese grape variety grown in this unique Alpine region. With 10-year-old vines located in Montjovet in the Aosta Valley, on sandy soils at an altitude of 500 meters, this label reflects the identity and typicality of the territory.
The vinification involves fermentation in steel at spontaneous temperature, followed by refinement in large barrels and passing barriques, which gives the wine its structure and complexity.
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