The fame and recognition of Barolo and Barbaresco wines is undeniable but what about the wine regions due north in Alto Piemonte?
Up there, you’ll find a handful of extremely small wine regions producing Nebbiolo and a few other grape varietals. But even though these wines are predominantly made from Nebbiolo — just like Barolo and Barbaresco — they express a completely different personality. Think high acid and heavy perfume. These wines also require a significant amount of aging, with some DOCGs demanding that their wines be aged for a full 47 months before hitting the market.
The wines of Alto Piemonte aren’t as widely available as Barolo or Barbaresco in the U.S., but they’re out there. They just require a bit of hunting, and today, we’re going to discuss what you should keep an eye out for. From Gamay and Gattinara to Lessona and Bramaterra, it’s all right here on this episode of “Wine 101.” Tune in for more.
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“Wine 101” was produced, recorded, and edited by yours truly, Keith Beavers, at the VinePair headquarters in New York City. I want to give a big old shout-out to co-founders Adam Teeter and Josh Malin for creating VinePair. Big shout-out to Danielle Grinberg, the art director of VinePair, for creating the most awesome logo for this podcast. Also, Darby Cicci for the theme song. And I want to thank the entire VinePair staff for helping me learn something new every day. See you next week.
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