Nebbiolo is the noble red wine grape from the Piedmont region of Italy. It is the variety behind two of Italy’s most revered wines Borolo and Barbaresco.

The classic description of the bouquet of Nebbiolo is “tar and roses” which sounds a bit crazy, but its true, or at least partly true. A good Nebbiolo has many layers and haunting nuances on the nose and on the palate. But the greatness comes at a price… and not just to your pocket. The wines need great care in the making, as well as some bottle age to be worthwhile.

The comparison with Pinot Noir is obvious, there are a dreadful lot of dreadful Pinots around and as Nebbiolo has a shorter history in the New World you may have a few disappointments before you get a good one, but believe me, it will be worth it.

Food pairing with Nebbiolo is at once a challenge and a joy. Beef casseroles, game dishes, anything with mushrooms are just the thing.

Nebbiolo in Australia

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