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Red Wines
Nebbiolo
Pale in colour yet enormous in tannin and perfume — the grape of Barolo and Barbaresco, and one of the longest-lived reds on earth.
In detail
- Origin
- Piedmont, Italy.
- Major regions
- Barolo · Barbaresco · Valtellina · Gattinara
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
- Flavour profile
- Rose, tar, sour cherry, dried herbs, truffle and anise.
- Body
- Full, despite pale colour
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Burgundy Glass
A wide, balloon-shaped bowl that narrows sharply at the top, built to collect the fragile perfume of lighter reds.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
16–18°C (61–64°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Truffle pasta
- Braised beef
- Risotto alla Milanese
- Aged Parmigiano
- Game birds
Notable examples & brands
- Giacomo Conterno Monfortino
- Gaja Barbaresco
- Bruno Giacosa Barolo