Nebbiolo Wines
Nebbiolo Wines
Nebbiolo is a grape varietal that is almost completely unique to the Piedmont region of Italy. Very few vineyards outside of this region feature a significant level of Nebbiolo representation. Almost every wine that comes from the hills and valleys of Langhe offers a delicious sample of the signature Nebbiolo flavor. Because of the almost exclusive regional representation of this particular grape varietal, Nebbiolo wines are a collector’s dream and an important Italian cultural footprint in the world of expert winemaking.One of the most prevailing theories claims that the name “Nebbiolo” comes from the Italian word for fog – nebbia. This grape varietal is harvested in October, which is an especially misty month for the quaint, hilly Piedmont region. The wines made from this grape contribute to this sentiment by producing a tempting, thick scent that rises from the glass even in the cold. Drinking a Nebbiolo wine surrounds you in a mist of emotion, stirring you from the stale sameness of daily life as your worries slip away like rabbits in a field of tall grass. In terms of quality, Nebbiolo wines compete with some of the finest Pinot Noir blends in modern times, making them a fan-favorite amongst enthusiasts in the know.
A single tasting is enough to decode what makes Nebbiolo so special. Once your tongue touches this glorious nectar, you will feel distinct notes of woodsmoke, tobacco, violets, and tar, a robust and impactful flavor to create the biggest emotional impact. Of course, different blends play with the formula in their own unique ways, carving their identity into the Piedmont hills themselves through a delicate balance of flavor and texture.
One of the most memorable and tempting Nebbiolo wines is Barolo, and it offers numerous vintages to choose from. If you’re looking to the past, try finding bottles from 1974, 1971, 1967, 1964, 1961 or 1958, to get a taste of how Barolo made its name as one of the region’s finest wines. If you’re on the market for something more recent, a bottle from 2007, 2010, 2013, 2015 or anywhere in between is an excellent introduction to the brand.
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1996 Ceretto Barbaresco FasetThe purest of Piedmont fruit bombs, with a body that just won’t quit. Full, youthful grapey aromas are followed by tannins so fine and dense they can only be described as bea..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $129.00 -
2001 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc95RPThe 2001 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is a gorgeous wine laced with smoke, tar, licorice and menthol. The 2001 remains powerful and authoritative, with more than enough fruit to balance i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $155.00 -
2004 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin97AGClerico’s 2004 Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra takes me right back to the tasting room at the old winery, where the beat-up square table was always packed with an enormous numb..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $129.00 -
2004 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis98VMI was blown away by the breathtaking purity and definition of Sandrone’s 2004 Barolo Cannubi Boschis. A translucent dark ruby, this weightless yet sumptuous Barolo bursts from th..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $289.00 -
2004 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne96RPThe 2004 Barolo Le Vigne is a phenomenal effort. Sweet, long and pure, it reveals an expansive core of perfumed ripe red fruit, flowers and spices. Despite its notable concentratio..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $239.00 -
2006 Brovia Barolo Garblet Sue95RPThe 2006 Barolo Garblet Sue’ is massively tannic and powerful. As always, it is a taut, sinewy Barolo, but in 2006 the Garblet Sue’ is even more backward than is typically the ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $145.00 -
2007 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin98RPThe 2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted at this address. Deep, sensual layers of fruit flow from the glass as this full-throttle, intense Baro..." Learn MoreAs low as $129.00 -
2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate98+RPLicorice, tar, menthol, spices and crushed rocks are some of the nuances that flow from the 2008 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate. This dramatic, large-scaled Barolo impresses for i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $149.00 -
2008 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne97RPSandrone’s 2008 Barolo Le Vigne is a wine of breathtaking textural finesse and elegance. Nothing really stands out, so phenomenal is the wine’s balance and sense of harmony. Th..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $239.00 -
2010 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Bussia Riserva Cascina Dardi95VMA big, dark wine, 2010 Barolo Riserva Cascina Dardi is dense, powerful and structured, with massive tannins that need time to settle down. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, tobacco,..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $89.99 -
2010 Brovia Barolo Garblet Sue96VMFirm tannins support a core of bright red fruit, freshly cut flowers and crushed rocks in the 2010 Barolo Garblèt Sue’. Today some of the ferrous notes typical of this site are ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $139.00 -
2010 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera98VMThe 2010 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera is an amazing wine born 430 meters above sea level from white limestone and sandy soils. The elegance expressed by the wine is unforgettable. It o..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $185.00 -
2010 Elvio Cogno Barolo Riserva Vigna Elena96VMThis single hectare vineyard in the Ravera cru was planted in 1991, the same year Elvio Cogno’s granddaughter, Elena, was born. It consists entirely of Nebbiolo Rosé, a gene..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $149.00
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2010 G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera95+VMVajra’s 2010 Barolo is striking. Freshly cut flowers, mint, crushed rocks, pine and aromatic spices all take shape in the 2010 Barolo Ravera. Vibrant and pulsating to the cor..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $115.00
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2010 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne100VMThe 2010 Barolo Le Vigne is brilliant. Focused and explosive in its aromatic intensity, the 2010 is fresh and wonderfully nuanced in the glass. It is also aging at a slower rate th..." Learn MoreAs low as $289.00 -
2010 Luigi Baudana Barolo Serralunga94VMThe pure cherry flavor is shaded by leather and tar accents in this succulent, firmly structured Barolo. Dense and fresh, leaving a dusty impression on the finish. Best from 2018 t..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $88.99
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2011 Vietti Barolo Ravera96VMThe 2011 Barolo Ravera is once again the most vibrant and nuanced of the Vietti Barolos. Freshly cut flowers, crushed rocks, mint and bright red stone fruits are all shaped by a ve..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
2013 G D Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole97VMThe 2013 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a real head-turner. Sweet, perfumed, vivid and exceptionally beautiful, the 2013 is simply stunning. A wine of exceptional finesse and sensual..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $125.00 -
2013 Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi98VMMedium ruby color. The class, strength and finesse to this wine are ever present with berry, dark-chocolate and walnut character. Full-bodied, dense and chewy. Very fresh. Chocolat..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $855.00 -
2013 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Riserva Monprivato Ca' d'Morissio97RPThis wine has been resting quietly in bottle since 2018 while getting ready for its release, which should be within the next month or two. The 2013 Barolo Monprivato Riserva Cà d&..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $799.00 -
2014 Gaja Barolo Conteisa98JSThe nose opens with a startling play between white truffles, bark and tea leaves and then crushed violets, lavender, blueberry peel, lemon rind and sour cherries. Full body, ultra-..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $249.00 -
2014 La Ca’ Nova Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina96VMA classic, old-school, the 2014 Barbaresco Montefico Vigna Bric Mentina is focused and very tightly wound, and yet the wine pulses with captivating energy. Chalk, white pepper, min..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $64.95 -
2014 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne96VMThe 2014 Barolo Le Vigne once again shows the wisdom of blending fruit from different sites. If there is a vintage where blending has the potential to be the difference-maker, 2014..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $115.00 -
2014 Roagna Barbaresco Crichet Paje97VMThe 2014 Barbaresco Crichët Pajè is an absolutely exquisite wine that shows how compelling this vintage is in Barbaresco. Fresh, vibrant and wonderfully deep, the 2014 races out ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,249.00 -
2014 Vietti Barolo Ravera97VMAnother highlight in this range, the 2014 Barolo Ravera opens with the most exquisite, captivating aromatics imaginable. It will be interesting to see if it develops a bit more mid..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $169.00