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.
Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Rosé Brut 2020 Cuvage
Cuvage Nebbiolo d'Alba is a Metodo Classico Millesimé sparkling wine produced in Piedmont, with Nebbiolo grapes from the hills of the Langhe.
Once in the cellar, the grapes undergo at the same time a soft pressing and a short skin maceration for the extraction of the rosé colour, with a grape-wine yield of 40%. The first fermentation takes place at low temperatures in thermo-regulated steel tanks for a duration of 4 weeks. After second fermentation in bottle, the sparkling wine ages on its lees f...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Bussia 2020 Ceretto
Barolo Bussia Ceretto comes from grapes from suitable vineyards in the Langa, in the province of Cuneo. Bussia is one of the largest Barolo crus in the Langhe.
It is obtained entirely from Nebbiolo grapes vinified at a controlled temperature in steel tanks. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 24 months in oak barrels before being bottled.
Barolo Bussia has a bright red color with garnet hues. The nose opens with hints of undergrowth, earth, red fruit with citrus notes. The sip is ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Ruj 2020 San Silvestro
Barolo Ruj di San Silvestro belongs to the Ruj collection, which in Piedmontese means oak, the type of wood used for the aging of wines.
Nebbiolo grapes come from vineyards throughout the Barolo DOCG, including La Morra, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Serralunga d'Alba. The wine is aged for 26 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Ruby red in color with garnet reflections, the nose reveals aromas of rose, plum and toasted notes of coffee. The sip is balanced and velvety, with a persistent finish.
It ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Bussia 2020 Prunotto
Barolo Bussia was born in the homonymous vineyard inside the Prunotto estate of the Marchesi Antinori, in the Cuneo municipality of Monforte d'Alba, in Piedmont.
It is produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, harvested and selected only by hand in October. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in stainless steel tanks, at a maximum temperature of 30 ° C, for 15 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 18 months in oak barrels of various sizes before being bottled.
It is characterized...
View product pageGattinara Riserva DOCG 2019 Travaglini
The Gattinara Riserva di Travaglini was born in vineyards located in the Vercelli municipality of Gattinara, in the northern part of Piedmont.
It is produced entirely with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested and selected only by hand in the first ten days of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 15 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 4 years, of which 3 in Slavonian oak barrels and a small percentage in smaller woods. Follows an aging in bottle for 8 mon...
View product pageValtellina Superiore DOCG Mazér 2021 Nino Negri
The Valtellina Superiore Mazèr of Nino Negri was born in vineyards located in Valtellina, north of Lake Como in the province of Sondrio.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested only by hand during the end of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 5 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 36 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by a deep garnet red color. The nose opens with dominant spicy notes of cloves, l...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Palás 2021 Michele Chiarlo
The Barolo of the Palás line by Michele Chiarlo comes from the Monforte, Verduno and La Morra vineyards, located in the province of Cuneo.
It is made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested exclusively by hand. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, with maceration for 13-14 days in contact with the skins. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for at least 3 years, of which 24 months in large barrels before aging in bottle.
It takes on a garnet red color with bright reflections. The ...
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 pageBarolo Villero DOCG 2021 Giacomo Fenocchio
Giacomo Fenocchio's Barolo Villero was born in vineyards located in the lands of Castiglione Falletto in Piedmont, from a company that concentrates its production around the great red wines.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested during the first 15 days of October. The fermentation, natural without adding yeasts, takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 30 days. The wine ages for about 6 months in stainless steel tanks, then ages in barriques f...
View product pageValtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Il Glicine 2021 Sandro Fay
The Valtellina Superiore Il Glicine by Sandro Fay originates in the sub-area of Sassella from the vineyard of the same name, located at 470 meters above sea level
It is made up of pure Nebbiolo. The grapes are vinified in steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging take place in oak barrels for 12 months.
It has an intense garnet red color, it releases elegant aromas of red fruits, violets and spices, enriched with balsamic notes. The sip is intense and balanced, with a long persistence.
To be c...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2021 Pio Cesare
This Barolo di Pio Cesare is made up of a careful selection of Nebbiolo grapes from some of the most suitable vineyards of the appellation, located in Serralunga d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Novello and Monforte d'Alba.
At the end of the manual harvest, the must ferments in steel with maceration on the skins for about 30 days. The wine ages for about 30 months in French oak barrels, in Slavonian oak barrels and for a small part in barrique.
In the glass it has a ruby red color. The bouquet i...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2019 Lo Zoccolaio
The Barolo DOCG Lo Zoccolaio comes from a selection of Nebbiolo grapes from the proprietary vineyards located in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Verduno.
After maceration on the skins, the wine ages in oak barrels for at least 36 months, and rests for another 6 months in the bottle to achieve the complexity that distinguishes it.
In the glass, the beautiful garnet red color anticipates intense and complex aromas, ethereal and fruity at the same time. An accessible and fruity Baro...
View product pageNebbiolo d'Alba DOC Ruj 2023 San Silvestro
Nebbiolo di San Silvestro belongs to the Ruj collection, which in Piedmontese means oak, the type of wood used for aging wines.
Nebbiolo grapes are harvested between October and November. After vinification, the wine is aged in oak barrels.
Ruby red in color, the nose reveals floral and red fruit aromas, with notes of vanilla. The sip is balanced, with a persistent finish.
It goes well with mushroom risotto, roasts, grilled meats and aged cheeses.
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2021 Giovanni Rosso
The Giovanni Rosso winery has been cultivating vineyards in the Langhe for over a century and in particular in the municipal area of Serralunga d'Alba, with plots in the famous crus Ceretta, Serra, Broglio, Meriame, Sorano, Costabella, Lirano, Damiano and Vigna Rionda.
Barolo is the classic label of the cellar, the one that best represents the territory as a whole. The grapes come from various vineyards in the municipality of Serralunga and after the harvest, they are sent to ferment in concrete ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2021 Prunotto
The Barolo Prunotto dei Marchesi Antinori was born in the homonymous estate, located in Alba, Piedmont, on a soft plain surrounded by the vineyards of the Langhe and Roero.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, left to macerate for 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30 ° C. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is placed in French oak barrels and, to a lesser extent, in second passage barriques for 24 months. After bottling, the wine is left to refine for another 12 months in th...
View product pageLanghe DOC Nebbiolo Martinenga 2023 Marchesi di Gresy
Langhe Nebbiolo is produced by Marchesi di Gresy in the main of their 4 estates, that of Martinenga. The other 3 are Monte Aribaldo, La Serra and Monte Colombo, all located in the Langhe or Monferrato and with an area of 45 hectares of vineyards.
The 100% Nebbiolo grapes are carefully selected by hand before proceeding with red vinification with maceration with the cap raised at a controlled temperature for 6-7 days. The refinement takes place in cement or steel for a period of 5 months.
Ruby red ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2020 Lo Zoccolaio
The Barolo DOCG Lo Zoccolaio comes from a selection of Nebbiolo grapes from the proprietary vineyards located in the municipalities of Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Verduno.
After maceration on the skins, the wine ages in oak barrels for at least 36 months, and rests for another 6 months in the bottle to achieve the complexity that distinguishes it.
In the glass, the beautiful garnet red color anticipates intense and complex aromas, ethereal and fruity at the same time. An accessible and fruity Baro...
View product pageBarolo Riserva DOCG Ravera 2017 Lo Zoccolaio
The Barolo Riserva Ravera DOCG Lo Zoccolaio comes from Nebbiolo grapes from the municipality of Novello, which guarantee a good structure combined with fine and elegant aromas.
The secret of this great red wine lies in the long maceration of the skins and in the aging as tradition dictates, in large oak barrels for 42 months, followed by a further rest in the bottle for 6 months.
In the glass this great Piedmontese red has a crystalline brilliance, and a full and persistent perfume with aromatic n...
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