The Wine VaultPiedmont
Powerful, tannic Barolo and Barbaresco from Nebbiolo. Fruity Barbera d’Asti and Dolcetto d’Alba. Sweet, sparkling Moscato d’Asti.
Country
Italy
Climate
Continental with foggy autumns and snowy winters
Key grapes
Classification
DOCG: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Gavi di Gavi. 17 DOCG and 42 DOC appellations.
What to eat
White truffles (Alba), agnolotti pasta, vitello tonnato, bagna càuda, and hazelnut cake (torta di nocciole).
Fun fact
The white truffles of Alba, found near Barolo vineyards, can sell for over €5,000 per kilogram at auction.