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Nebbiolo
The Grape
Nebbiolo is a red wine grape variety used to make some of Italy’s most famous wines including Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means “fog”, because during harvest in late October, a deep, intense fog sets into region where many Nebbiolo vineyards are located. Nebbiolo is a late ripening grape and needs sufficient warmth to develop the sugars and fruit flavours required to balance the grape’s naturally high acidity and tannins.
The Wines
Nebbiolo produces lightly-coloured red wines which can be highly tannic in youth, with scents of tar and roses. Traditionally Nebbiolo wines required extensive aging in order to soften their tannins. As they mature they reveal other aromas and flavours such as violets, wild herbs, cherries, raspberries, truffles, tobacco and prunes. Nowadays, like our Nebbiolo, more wines are made in the modern style making them approachable with minimal aging required.
The Occasions
One of the cherished aspects of Nebbiolo is its scent —it actually smells of roses. This makes the wine wonderful for celebrating special occasions, and perfect for the decanter. Decant your wine at least a half an hour before dinner and inhale the aromas. Pair it with food also worth celebrating, like a prime rib roast or a rack of lamb.
Different types of winemaking practices can affect the outcome of your wine. The chart below is a guideline for how we describe the profiles of our finished wines. Refer to tasting notes for each wine’s profile.
| OAK | BODY | SWEETNESS |
|---|---|---|
|
U - UNOAKED L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM H - HEAVY |
L - LIGHT M - MEDIUM F - FULL |
D - DRY O - OFF-DRY S - SWEET |
| Weeks | 6 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Oak | Medium |
| Body | Medium |
| Labels Included | No |
nebbiolo Italy Style Nebbiolo
Made from the prized Nebbiolo grape, this wine features flavours of violet, cherries and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef.
| Weeks | 5 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Oak | Medium |
| Body | Medium |
| Labels Included | No |
nebbiolo Italy Nebbiolo Style
Luxurious flavours of dark plums and chocolate greet the nose, while hints of blackberries, toasted oak and spices are found on the palate of this great Italian classic.
Food Pairings
Serve with Italian pastas such as gnocchi or wild mushroom and risotto.