Nebbiolo | the king of Piedmont
Nebbiolo is the noble red grape behind the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, and is also grown in Northern Piedmont (called Spanna), and in Valtellina, Lombardy (called Chiavennasca). The grape has been known since the 13th century and its name is considered to derive from the word nebbia (fog), referring either to the dust found on its berries or to the fog covering the hills at harvest time. The grape has a signature pale ruby-garnet color, high tannins and acidity, and aromas of violet, rose and tar from bottle aging.
Climate: Moderate continental
Styles: Single-varietal wines, typically aged in oak.
Structure: Dry, with high acidity, high tannins, medium- to full-bodied, pale ruby-garnet color.
Classic Aromas: Red cherry, rose petals, violet, dried herbs, licorice, tar, leather, truffle
