Beyond Langhe: 12 Wines to Discover Italy's Other Expressions of Nebbiolo
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Nebbiolo is synonymous with Barolo and Barbaresco, but its magic extends far beyond Langhe. Italy boasts several lesser-known appellations where Nebbiolo thrives, offering unique expressions of this noble grape. Here are 12 Nebbiolo-based wines worth exploring!
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Andrea Eby’s passion for history and geography drew her from a formal teaching career to her current role as a wine educator at WSG, where she guides others in exploring...more
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Andrea is the Italian Programs Director for Wine Scholar Guild and co-author of the WSG Italian Wine Essentials program. She is also a DipWSET, Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador, Certified Sommelier and Stage Two Master of Wine student—the ultimate testament to her dedication and love for wine, not just as a libation, but as a connector of people and stories. For Andrea, there is an unspoken understanding that the true essence of wine lies in the moments and people it's shared with.
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Widely acknowledged at one of Italy's top Nebbiolo producers, anything from Arpepe is fantastic.!
Barbacán is an artisan producer of mountain Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca). The Sega family meticulously care for their high-elevation terraced vineyards and the wines are spontaneously fermentated, unfined, unfiltered, with no added sulfites.
Here, Nebbiolo, known by the name of “Spanna”, The grapes for this 100% Nebbiolo wine come primarily from the “Vigneto del Putin” vineyard site from vines planted in 1984.
Nebbiolo from the Colline Novaresi DOC. Wild fermented and aged in 25HL Slavonian botti for 12 months,
Coming from the Carema DOC of Alto Piemonte, where Nebbiolo is known as Picotendro.
The oldest cantina in Gattinara DOCG, now in the hands of the Conterno family (of Barolo fame).
From the beautiful DOC of Bramaterra—a portmanteau of bramare (“to long for”) and terra (“the land”); a blend of 80% Nebbiolo with 10% Croatina, 5% Vespolina, and 5% Uva Rara,
Making some of the best expressions of Nebbiolo in Ghemme DOCG and Coste della Sesia DOC.
Paolo di Marchi's (of Isole e Olena fame) project. 100% Nebbiolo.
Nebbiolo from volcanic soils on the east bank of the Sesia River. 20% Vespolina in the blend gives a hint of pepper to the wine.
Made in the same way as an Amarone, this appassimento from Valtellina will introduce you to a whole new world of Nebbiolo
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