Wines made from Nebbiolo grapes of Barbera d'Asti

Discover the best wines made with Nebbiolo as a single variety or as a blend of Barbera d'Asti.

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More informations about the variety Nebbiolo

A very old grape variety grown in the Italian Piedmont. It has a great resemblance with the Freisa, which also comes from the same Italian region. Among the various massal selections made in Italy, we find lampia, michet and rosé. It can be found in Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico, the United States (California), Australia, etc. In France, it is practically unknown, perhaps because it is a delicate and demanding grape variety with, among other things, a fairly long phenological cycle.

More informations about the region of Piémont

The wine region of Barbera d'Asti is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coppo or the Domaine Luigi Spertino produce mainly wines red. On the nose of Barbera d'Asti often reveals types of flavors of cream, dark fruit or cassis and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or stone. In the mouth of Barbera d'Asti is a powerful with a nice freshness.

What are the typical flavors of the Nebbiolo grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 2% of Nebbiolo
CherryPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
PepperPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
Black fruitPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
SpicesPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
OakPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
EarthPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
Non oakPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
CheesePresent in 1% of Nebbiolo

CinnamonPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
Red currantPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
Black currantPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
CranberryPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
OakyPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
LeatherPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
JamPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
PlumPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo
Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Nebbiolo

News about the grape variety Nebbiolo

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