Wine from Piedmont

The main red wine regions in Piedmont

• Barolo DOCG : Known as the “king of wine”. Made from 100% Nebbiolo and must be aged for a minimum of 3 years (5 years for Riserva). Complex and tannic with notes of tar, roses and dried fruit.
• Barbaresco DOCG : Also 100% Nebbiolo. Shorter aging time and a little more accessible in its youth. Elegant, precise and perfumed style.
• Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba : Fruity and acid-free wines with soft tannins. Suitable for food and can be both light and barrel-aged.
• Dolcetto : Round and low-acid red wine with notes of black cherries and spice. Often drunk young.

Piedmont and white wine

Although red wine dominates, interesting white wines are also produced in Piedmont:

• Roero Arneis : Fresh and floral white wine with notes of pear, almond and white flowers.
• Gavi (Cortese) : Mineral, dry and citrusy wine with good food compatibility.
• Moscato d'Asti : Lightly sparkling, low-alcohol dessert wine with grape aroma and sweetness.

These white wines express the same precision and freshness that characterize the region's red wines.

Grapes and classification

Piedmont works almost exclusively with local grape varieties and has many DOCG and DOC classifications:

• Nebbiolo : Produces tannin-rich and acidic wines with complex aromas and aging potential.
• Barbera : Softer structure with fresh fruit and high acidity.
• Dolcetto : Dark color, low acidity and good drinkability.
• Arneis, Cortese, Moscato : Local white wine grapes with distinctive character and typicity.

DOCG classifications (such as Barolo and Barbaresco) impose strict requirements on production, barrel aging and geographical demarcation. Many producers operate on a small scale and with respect for nature and tradition.

Frequently asked questions about Piedmont wine