| Dating back to the days of the Roman Empire, | | | | general location. |
| the Nebbiolo grape is one of the main grapes | | | | Nebbiolo grapes ripen later in the year than other |
| harvested in the vineyards of the Piedmont region | | | | varieties and need to have a lot of exposure to |
| of Italy. Records show that it was used in making | | | | the sun. They will not grow as well in sandy soil as |
| the wines enjoyed by those at the Castle of | | | | they will in calcerous. The skins of this grape are |
| Rovoli in the 13th century. Currently, it is one of | | | | very tough, which does make them very hardy |
| the main grapes used in the production of | | | | and able to resist mold and pests. |
| Barbaesco and Barolo wines, yet it makes up on | | | | The first leaves start to appear on the vines in |
| about 3% of all wines produced in the Piedmont | | | | April, but it not until June that they start to bloom. |
| area. | | | | The grapes are not harvested until late October. |
| Nebbiolo is considered one of the best varieties of | | | | The fog that develops in the valleys is really good |
| fine Italian wines, along with Dolcetto and | | | | for the growth of the grapes because it provides |
| Tempranillo. It is dark and has a more tannic | | | | the vines with much of the moisture that they |
| flavor than most other wines, but it is very | | | | need. |
| long-lasting and prized by wine collectors and | | | | There are several different flavors of Nebbiolo [ |
| connoisseurs. The Italian wineries that do produce | | | | wine which depend on the barrels used for aging |
| this wine are very protective of the grapes and | | | | the wine. Some of the wines have an herbal |
| the vines and very few cuttings have made their | | | | flavor and aroma of truffles and earth. Wines that |
| way to other parts of the world. | | | | are aged in oak barrels have a fruity aroma and |
| The only other region outside the Piedmont where | | | | taste of smoke, oak, toast and vanilla. When |
| these grapes are widely grown is that of the | | | | allowed to age in the bottle, you will have a spicy |
| Lombardy region of Lake Como at the foot of | | | | aroma and flavor of leather, licorice, and anise. |
| the Northern Alps. The grapes are planted though | | | | Cherry, violets and roses are typical scents you |
| in other parts of the world, but the wines | | | | will get from these wines. |
| produced do not match the same high quality of | | | | As a rule Nebbiolo wines are dark red wines and |
| those produced in Italy. | | | | have a high level of alcohol. They are bitter, but |
| The reason that Nebbiolo is not a widely grown | | | | have a rich aftertaste. These wines go well with |
| grape is that it requires a lot of attention. Climate | | | | strong flavored meats and stews and with strong |
| and soil are very important and even when the | | | | cheeses that may overpower the taste of other |
| right combination of these is present, there can | | | | lighter wines. They must be allowed to age for |
| still be a wide variety in the grapes, which does | | | | many years before they are suitable for drinking |
| affect the type of wine they produce. There is a | | | | because of the high tannic quality in the young |
| wide range of tannic quality, taste and flavor from | | | | wine. |
| the wines made from grapes grown in the same | | | | |