Nebbiolo wine: Italian top red wine with an aromatic bouquet
If you want to buy an extraordinary red wine, you will quickly end up with the Nebbiolo grape variety. In particular, the Nebbiolo wine from the Piedmont region testifies to a first-class quality. If you want to buy an extraordinary red wine, you will quickly end up with the Nebbiolo grape variety. In particular, the Nebbiolo wine from the Piedmont region testifies to a first-class quality.
Why is it worth buying Nebbiolo wine?
The Nebbiolo grape is one of the very noble grape varieties in Italy, but it is also very demanding. Winemakers have to be very familiar with the structure of the soil and the climate in order for the grapes to succeed. Nebbiolo is not very adaptable and experiences with the grape variety are usually passed on from generation to generation of winemakers. The combination of the calcareous marl soil and a southern or southwestern orientation of the grapes creates the best conditions for first-class red wines.
The character of the Nebbiolo wine:
- Expressive and tannic wine
- Slow ripening of the grapes
- Minimum storage time of three years
- Can be stored for a very long time / high aging potential
- Rich aromatic structure
When you buy a Nebbiolo wine, you can look forward to a wine with typical aromas of rose and violet scents as well as fruity notes of plum, cherry and red berries.
Which regions does the Nebbiolo wine come from?
The Nebbiolo vine is only produced in three regions in Italy: Aosta Valley, Piedmont and Lombardy. The majority of the grapes for the production of the wines are obtained from Piedmont, which can convince with a multitude of superlatives. Most DOCG wines are made from Nebbiolo wines, and the grapes are some of the slowest ripening in the world. It is believed that the Nebbiolo grape variety was grown in the 13th century.
Where does the name "Nebbiolo", translated "fog", come from?
As the grapes ripen, a typical white coating forms on their skin. Some believe that this topping gave the grape its name. A second assumption is based on the fact that during the harvest period between the end of August and the beginning of October fog often comes up between the Piedmont river plains and that is why the Nebbiolo wine got its extraordinary name.
Would you like to buy a Nebbiolo wine? Then we look forward to your order in our shop.
