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.
Barolo DOCG Simposio 2019 Bel Colle
The Barolo Symposium of Bel Colle was born in the municipal area of Verduno, in the northernmost area of the Barolo appellation.
At the end of the harvest operations, the best bunches are fermented with a maceration on the skins for 15 days. Subsequently the wine is aged for about 3 years for 50% in Slavonian oak barrels, for 50% in French oak barrels and finishes in bottle.
It has a garnet color, with a bouquet of dry red flowers, raspberry, cherry and delicate spicy notes. The taste is structure...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Riserva Muncagota 2019 Produttori del Barbaresco
The Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota by Produttori del Barbaresco is obtained exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes. The vineyards are cultivated in the Langhe, on the pre-Alpine hills of southern Piedmont, and located on clay-limestone soils with south-east exposure.
Fermentation takes place in steel at 30°C for 28 days, a period during which the must macerates on the skins to enrich the wine with colour, tannins and aromas. Subsequently the wine ages for 30 months in oak barrels, with a further rest of ...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Ravera 2020 Elvio Cogno
Elvio Cogno's Barolo Ravera comes from vineyards located in the Ravera terroir, in the municipality of Novello.
It is produced exclusively with Nebbiolo grapes, harvested by hand during the month of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 30 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barriques for 24 months, and for a further 6 months in bottle.
It is characterized by an intense garnet red color. The nose opens with an elegant bouquet of dog rose, enriched...
View product pageBarolo DOCG 2019 Beni di Batasiolo
Beni di Batasiolo has been cultivating vineyards in various areas of Piedmont for over fifty years. In the Langhe it has plots of great value in the municipalities of La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Serralunga d'Alba. Barolo is the label that best represents the history of the territory and the style of the cellar.
According to the most ancient customs, it is made with an assembly of grapes that come from vines grown in different crus of the estate, in order to obtain a harmonious red characterized...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG 2021 Prunotto
The Barbaresco 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 with pure Nebbiolo grapes, left to macerate for about 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30 ° C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and, a small part, in second passage barriques. Then it rests in the bottle for another 10 months in the Prunotto cellars.
It is...
View product pageBarolo Rocche dell'Annunziata DOCG 2020 Renato Ratti
Rocche dell'Annunziata is a Barolo cru that owes its name to the prestigious sub-area from which it comes, located in the municipality of La Morra.
Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, with 7 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation in wood follows and subsequent refinement in French oak barrels for 12 months and for another 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Garnet red in color in the glass, it satisfies the nose with a delicate and persistent hint of licorice which is ...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG 2020 Beni di Batasiolo
Barbaresco is produced by the Batasiolo company, owned by the Dogliani family, which has been producing wine in the Langhe for over 4 decades.
The Nebbiolo grapes are destemmed and fermented with maceration on the skins for at least 10-12 days in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with periodic pumping over. Subsequently the wine ages in Slavonian oak barrels, in French oak tonneaux and subsequently in stainless steel tanks, to continue in the bottle.
Garnet red in color, it expresses aromas of f...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Gavarini Chiniera 2018 Elio Grasso
A Barolo of great charm, born in the Monforte d'Alba area. It is here that Elio Grasso manages an estate of about twenty hectares, with parcels located in prestigious crus. The Vigna Chiniera is 35 years old and is located at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level, facing south, on limestone, sand and clay soils.
At the end of the manual harvest, the grapes are fermented in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine rests for a period of at least two years in 25 hectolitre Slavonian oak...
View product pageBarbaresco DOCG Coste Rubin 2019 Fontanafredda
The Barbaresco Coste Rubin di Fontanafredda is part of the “Fuoriclasse” collection and is born on the hill slopes of the municipalities of Treiso, Barbaresco and Neive. The vineyards are mainly exposed to the south and south-west and rest on marly and limestone soils.
Following de-stemming, the extracted must is sent for fermentation, which takes place at a temperature of 30–32ºC. Maceration on the skins lasts 10–12 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Ageing takes place in barriques and i...
View product pageLanghe Nebbiolo DOC Marghe 2021 Damilano
A prodigious wine that was born in the Langhe land from pure Nebbiolo grapes and a decidedly calcareous-sandy soil composition, which gives style and particularity to the wine which, after the harvest, ferments in steel for 12 days and ages in fine large barrels for 12 months.
Ruby red in colour with light garnet reflections in the glass, the wine expresses all its delicate and characteristic aroma with sweet flavours of violets and red fruit, sealed by a tannic sip and excellent body, which clos...
View product pageBarolo DOCG PerArmando 2020 Parusso
Barolo PerArmando di Parusso is dedicated to the founder of the company, Armando Parusso. The wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes from the Mariondino, Mosconi and Bussia crus
After the manual harvest, the grapes undergo a soft pressing followed by a long maceration on the skins. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts without the use of sulphites, at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages for at least 18 months in small barrels.
Barolo PerArmando is ruby red in color...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Cannubi 2018 L'Astemia Pentita
The Barolo Cannubi of the L'Astemia company is born in vineyards located within one of the most prized cru of the famous Barolo DOCG production area.
It is produced entirely with Nebbiolo grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, for 30-35 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 36 months in large barrels, before being bottled.
It is characterized by a light ruby red color, with garnet reflections. The...
View product pageBarolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba DOCG 2020 Massolino
The Barolo di Massolino comes from vineyards located in the Serralunga d'Alba area, one of the most important Cru of the denomination.
It is produced entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, harvested manually in the second half of October. Fermentation takes place, with maceration in contact with the skins for 15 days, at temperatures between 31 and 33 ° C. Followed by uplifting in oak barrels for at least 30 months and for another 12 months in the bottle in cool rooms protected from light.
It has an inten...
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Barbaresco DOCG San Giuliano 2020 Guasti Clemente
Barbaresco San Giuliano by Guasti is a red wine produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, harvested in the cru of the same name located in Neive, in the heart of the Barbaresco denomination.
Winemaking follows traditional methods, with 18 months of aging in oak barrels adding depth and refinement to the wine's profile. This maturation process is essential to develop the unique sensory characteristics of Barbaresco.
It appears in the glass with a garnet red color with orange reflections. On the nose it i...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Rocche di Castiglione 2017 Sordo
The Barolo Rocche di Castiglione di Sordo comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto, in the province of Cuneo.
It is produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, with maceration of 4-6 weeks in contact with the skins depending on the vintage. Subsequently the wine ages for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and ages in steel, for 4-6 months, and for a further...
View product pageBarolo DOCG Ginestra 2019 Guasti Clemente
Guasti's Barolo Ginestra comes from the cru of the same name located in the Monforte vineyard and is an example of excellence in the panorama of Piedmontese wines.
It is made up solely of Nebbiolo grapes, of the Lampia, Michet and Rosé sub-varieties. The winemaking follows traditional methods, with a long aging of 2 years and 6 months in oak barrels. This maturation period allows the aromas to fully develop and the tannins to integrate, resulting in a final wine of great balance and structure.
It ...
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 ...
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