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Nebbiolo is the grape associated with Barolo and Barbaresco wines from the Piedmont region of north western Italy. The variety is fairly high in tannins and can take quite a lot of maturing to balance those with it's other attributes. Noted in particular for it's perfume Nebbiolo also has a very long shelf life in the bottle with examples running to 40 years - a true survivor.
light red nebbiolo wines mature to reveal a range of floral fruit and even leathery flavours and scents. This is truffle country too so it's not surprising to find hints of this precious fungi in a mature nebbiolo.
Notes of violet and blackcurrant with fresh acidity and cherry burst. Wonderful with olive-infused dishes
Paolo Manzone's among the new wave of Piemonte producers: 'The Innovators'. At his 'azienda', spread out across Serralunga d'Alba, Sinio and Roddino, he insists on all vineyard operations and picking being carried out by hand,...
An attractive ruby colour with youthful rim, the 2008 Nebbiolo has a lovely floral perfume on the nose, with spring flower aromas which are both delicate and intense and underpinned by red fruit and mineral notes. On the palate, it has the characte...
The grapes for Nebbiolo d´Alba come from the Nebbiolo vineyards. These vineyards are located in a geographic area stretching on the right bank of Tanaro river which typically produces fruit for the Barolo and Barbaresco wines. Therefore, it i...
Clear and bright ruby in colour. A fresh and lively fruit character, with elegant, lifted aromas. The palate is similarly vibrant with a fine minerality that lasts through to the finish with is long. 100% Nebbiolo.
From the very good 2003 vintage and scoring 87/100 Parker points This lovely wine is "Perfumed and fresh with aromas of resin rose petals and wild cherries its medium body well supported by its tannins should provide 4-5 years of pleasurab...
This delicious red wine from the outstanding 1971 vintage displays a ruby/garnet colour with a black cherry taste with perfumed aromatics. It is succulent round and gentle. Drink now - 2014. A wonderful gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a silk ...This lovely Magnum from the good 1969 vintage is sweet and rich with a touch of caramel and has excellent flavour and a long delightful finish. Drink now - 2013. The perfect gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe presentation box with four w...
This lovely Nebbiolo from the outstanding 1959 vintage is very deep sweet and fragrant with a touch of vanilla. Drink now - 2012. The perfect gift. This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessor...Whether the name nebbiolo derives form the Italian word for noble of from the Italian word for fog - the grapes form a milky or foggy veil on their skins as they near ripeness and are also grown in volume in a region known for the dense white fog that often covers the vines - It's one of Italy's best red grapes. Rated by some wine experts as a close second to the tantalising pinot noir, nebbiolo is a fussy grape that requires expert and loving attention from dedictaed growers to bring out the best it's complicated nature.
Definitely most comfortable it's native land and in particular the small region around Barolo, the variety has nevertheless been cultivated with some success in New Zealand and some parts of the USA. It is a late ripening fruit and the maximum exposure to sunlight during cultivation is key to a successful harvest. For this reason it is crucial that it is planted accordingly - facing south and at a sufficient height to ensure that every bit of available sun is absorbed.
The grapes also need to be strictly managed as they are naturally inclined to grow leaves in profusion rather than fruit if left to their own devices.
Nebbiolo wines are drinkable and can still be very good young but it just keeps improving with age so if it's new to you it might be an idea to go for something with a few years on it's clock so to speak. The 2006 Nebbiolo D'alba 'mirine', Paolo Manzone on this page for example.
Attempts have been made to blend this variety with others due to it's overtly tannin structure but this has in fact been banned in production of Barolo and Barbaresco by Italy's wine industry governing body.
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