Discover the top 100 best white wines of Piedmont as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Piedmont and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
Quintessential Italian gastronomy.
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, ample palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, aromatic herbs (sage), honey and mineral notes. Good ageing potential, gaining complexity over time. Star of the Langhe Nascetta DOC appellation, a recent ampelographic success story. Native Piedmontese white variety around Novello, almost extinct then rediscovered in the 1990s.
white wines from the region of Piedmont go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of paella de marisco (seafood paella), seafood lasagna or savoyard fondue.
On the nose in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or butter and sometimes also flavors of minerality, apricot or lemon. In the mouth in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
