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.
Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2022 Pio Cesare
Pio Cesare's Langhe Nebbiolo was born in the Langhe in a company born in 1881 and led today by the fourth generation of the family.
Once in the cellar, the grapes are vinified with a 20-day maceration on the skins and fermentation in steel tanks. The wine then ages for the most part in French and Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months and for a small part in barriques.
Ruby red in color, it shows off the nose aromas of red and black fruits, such as raspberry and currant. The sip is fresh, with soft t...
View product pageBarbaresco Gallina DOCG 2021 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 pageBarolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG 2021 Luigi Pira
The Pira family has been present on the hills of Serralunga d'Alba since the nineteenth century and still today cultivates vineyards and produces great wines, which represent the classic face of Barolo. The estate can count on plots of considerable prestige managed with great care and craftsmanship.
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View product pageBarolo DOCG 2021 Pico Maccario
This Barolo is produced by Pico Maccario, a company founded in 1997 by the brothers Pico and Vitaliano Maccario. It produces wines from the main Piedmontese denominations: Langhe, Monferrato, Gavi, Barolo and Barbaresco.
It consists exclusively of Nebbiolo grapes which are destemmed and gently pressed. The vinification takes place in thermo-controlled steel tanks and the maceration on the skins lasts 13-15 days with punching down. The wine thus obtained then ages in 25hl and 35hl Slavonian oak ba...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG 2021 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 pageVermouth di Torino Rosso IGP Casa E. di Mirafiore
Vermouth (or Vermut in Piedmontese) is an aromatized wine of Piedmontese origin born in the 18th century. Its name derives from the German Wermut, with which it is called artemisia (or absinthe), a medicinal plant that constitutes the main aromatic base in the preparation of Vermouth, together with many other botanicals and spices.
It is obtained from the union of Piedmontese white wines and wines from Moscato and Nebbiolo grapes, to which many herbs and spices are expertly added: China, Gentian,...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2020 G.B. Burlotto
The Burlotto family has been present in the Langhe since the mid-19th century and owns vineyards in the municipalities of Verduno, Monforte d'Alba, Barolo and Roddi, with many parcels in famous crus. It is a Barolo produced only with grapes from Verduno.
According to the oldest tradition of the Langhe, it is an assembly of different vineyards cultivated in the crus of Breri, Neirane, Rocche Olmo and Boscatto, in order to obtain a particularly balanced and harmonious wine. Fermentation takes place...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Bricco Cogni 2017 Reverdito
Barolo Bricco Cogni is produced by the young Reverdito company, founded in 2000 in La Morra, which today manages 26 hectares of vineyards, including some Additional Geographical Mentions such as Badarina or Berri.
The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, which are destemmed and vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. Subsequently the wine ages for 30 months in wooden barrels.
Garnet red in colour, the nose reveals aromas of wild berries, licorice and spices. The sip is full and elegant, with...
View product pageLanghe Nebbiolo DOC 2022 G.B. Burlotto
A stoic company from Verduno, GB Burlotto has been producing great wines since the mid-nineteenth century. The estate extends over 16 hectares, with vineyards distributed in the 14 cru of the municipalities of Verduno, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba and Roddi.
In addition to producing a range of Barolo labels dedicated to various Additional Geographical Mentions, it produces an excellent Nebbiolo, which comes from a selection of grapes from the youngest vineyards of the estate. Fermentation takes place ...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Riserva Asili 2020 Produttori del Barbaresco
True ambassadors of the denomination, the Barbaresco Producers manage a vineyard park of absolute excellence in the area. Asili is located south of the village of Barbaresco and has been known for centuries for the quality of its grapes. The vineyards are located on calcareous-clayey marl soils with the presence of sand and enjoy a sunny exposure facing south-west.
The bunches are subjected to fermentation in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 30°C, with maceration of the skins for approxi...
View product pageLanghe DOC Nebbiolo No Name 2022 Borgogno
Borgogno's No Name is a pure Nebbiolo born in the Langhe with an interesting history behind it, whose actors are Barolo, Oscar Farinetti and the disciplinary. The vineyards are located on the hills near Barolo and rest on a limestone-clayey soil.
Harvested by hand, the grapes are spontaneously fermented in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (22-28 °C) for about 15 days and then lightly pressed. The wine then ages in large oak barrels for 3 years and 6 months in the bottle.
In the glass, th...
View product pageBarolo Monvigliero DOCG 2019 Fratelli Alessandria
Barolo Monvigliero is the most important label of this ancient Langhe winery, which has managed to preserve an authentic familiar face over time. The estate is located in Verduno, in the northernmost area of the Barolo appellation. The grapes come from a vineyard over forty years old, cultivated in the famous Monvigliero cru, at an altitude of 300 meters with exposure facing south and south-west, on predominantly limestone soils.
The vinification takes place in steel tanks with a maceration of 3 ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG La Serra 2020 Roberto Voerzio
The Barolo La Serra by Roberto Voerzio is born in vineyards located in the municipality of La Morra.
Produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested between the end of September and the beginning of October, it is the result of a fermentation that takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine is aged for 24 months in barrique and large cask, for 8 months in steel and for a further 8 months in bottle.
It is characterized by a dark garnet color. The nos...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2021 Pico Maccario
The Barolo of the Municipality of Serralunga d'Alba is produced by Pico Maccario, a company founded in 1997 by the brothers Pico and Vitaliano Maccario. It produces wines from the main Piedmontese denominations: Langhe, Monferrato, Gavi, Barolo and Barbaresco.
It consists exclusively of Nebbiolo grapes which are destemmed and gently pressed. The vinification takes place in thermo-controlled steel tanks and the maceration on the skins lasts 15-18 days with punching down. The wine thus obtained the...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Monvigliero 2020 G.B. Burlotto
Burlotto's Barolo Monvigliero is the prestigious and elegant expression of one of the most famous crus of Verduno, the northernmost area of the Barolo appellation. It is a small area that has always been known for giving a Nebbiolo of extraordinary finesse. The soils, made up of Sant'Agata marl, made up of clay, silt and sand sedimentations, very rich in limestone, are among the most valuable of all.
The vineyard is located at an altitude of 300 meters, in the heart of an amphitheater beautifully...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Cannubi 2020 G.B. Burlotto
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At the end of the manual harvest, the best bunches are left to ferment in open French oak vats. According to the most ancient tradition of the area, the wine ages for t...
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