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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1943 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva92VMConterno’s 1943 Barolo Monfortino is quite good, but this is not the best bottle I have run across. In my experience, once past the 1970s, older Monfortinos are highly variab..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,855.00 -
1958 Giacomo Conterno Barolo95JSThis was a huge surprise for a birthday party for me at 8 1/2 restaurant in Hong Kong. It's so dense and compacted with a smoked porcini and dried cherry character. Oily and intens..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $655.00 -
1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo93JG(Barolo- Giacomo Conterno) The 1961 Barolo from Giovanni Conterno is a great wine and will make no one pine for Monfortino when this natural beauty is in the glass. I have been for..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $625.00 -
1961 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva95VMA comparison of two 1961s from Giacomo Conterno is next. Conterno’s 1961 Barolo Riserva Speciale Monfortino is, not surprisingly, deeper and more intense in all of its dimens..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,935.00 -
1964 Gaja Barbaresco95RP1964 Barbaresco—Dinner at a local restaurant provided an opportunity to try this beautiful wine from a perfectly stored bottle. The color is very light, pale red. This 1964 s..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $410.00 -
1964 Giacomo Conterno Barolo92VMThe 1964 Barolo shows more fruit, depth and richness, with sweet mentholated notes that add complexity to the spiced fruit. Both the 1961 and 1964 are fully mature, and even under ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $550.00 -
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1971 Fontanafredda Barolo91RPThe 1971 Fontanafredda is a beautiful, fully mature Barolo. It offers an evolved nose of leather, tobacco, spices, and meat. The fruit has mostly faded, and although the wine off..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $105.00 -
1971 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo90JGI like the overall balance a bit better on the 1971 Barolo Normale from Marchesi di Barolo than I do on either the 1978 or the 1982 Riservas, but this too is going to want drinking..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $115.00 -
1978 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Pugnane93VMThese three 1978s from Bruno Giacosa were all lovely. None are considered among his very best work by thecognoscenti, so they remain somewhat under the radar, but they are jewels j..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,855.00
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1978 Gaja Barbaresco96VMGaja’s 1978 Barbaresco was a stunning wine with which to open our foray into the Barolos and Barbarescos of this historic vintage. The Pinot-like aromas alone were captivatin..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $520.00 -
1978 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo96VMGaja's 1978 Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo is another epic wine. Veins of underlying structure and acidity give the 1978 much of its power, shape and pure volume. A huge, struc..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $780.00
