What is nebbiolo?
Nebbiolo · Italian
Red grape from Piedmont in Italy, behind Barolo and Barbaresco. Pale but powerful, with roses, tar and firm tannins.
What it tastes like
Sour cherry, roses, tar and dried herbs, with high acidity and grippy tannins that soften with age.
Where you’ll see it
Italian restaurants and steakhouses, with truffles, braised meats and rich pastas.
Related words
- sangiovese
- pinot noir
- mencía