Nebbiolo is the noble grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco, Italy's most prestigious age-worthy reds. Despite producing pale, brick-colored wines, it's deceptively powerful, with some of the highest tannin and acidity levels of any red grape, requiring years of bottle aging to soften. Its signature aroma profile — often described as 'tar and roses' — combines dried cherry, violet, and earthy, savory notes.
Also known as Chiavennasca, Nebieul, Picutener, Spanna.
Primary flavors
Cherry Dried herbs Red cherry Rose Tar Tar and rose
Styles
Bold red
Grown in
Barbaresco
Barolo
Gattinara
Piedmont
Australia
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