Wine Grapes 101: NEBBIOLO (the Grape Behind Barolo & Barbaresco)

[@drmatthewhorkey]

One of my favorite grapes! I just wish it was easier to get my hands on more Nebbiolo d'Alba... drinks so well while we wait for our Barolos and Barbarescos to mature...

[@NoSediment]

I am lucky that way, in Europe it is easier to access. Nebbiolo is also amongst my favourite, number one actually! 😂😂

[@SimoNemo7]

If you are looking for domestic Nebbiolo check out Soquel Vineyards from the Santa Cruz Mountains. They make a marvelous domestic Nebbiolo primed and ready to consume young but also age worthy.

[@johanmolin3213]

Oh dear, I found you just today (actually tonight here in Sweden) - and already discovered a soul mate in wine preferences. A good Barolo with the classical Tajarin ai Tartufo Bianco is something one could kill for! My absolute favorites are the barolos from La Morra, which in itself is a small town which is just marvelous to visit!

[@NoSediment]

What a lovely comment, thank You! 🙏🏻 La Morra is the epitome of elegance and delicacy in the Barolo world. However, in blind tastings I have preferred Serralunga for the longest time. 🍷

[@chefstevekirsch]

Great video! I am currently a manager at Babbo in NYC. I am making more of an effort to study Italian wines, as I feel (to my eternal shame) I don't know as much as I should. I will subscribe and watch more. Thanks again!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙃

[@chefstevekirsch]

@ you’re welcome. Thanks for responding!

[@numanuma20]

Happy new year Agnes. Don’t forget that Virginia is also producing Nebbiolo wines. I haven’t had any so I can’t tell you about the quality of the wines. Sparkling Nebbiolo sounds interesting.

[@NoSediment]

Happy New Year to You too’ 🥂🍾 And noted, I haven’t had a single wine from Virgina unfortunately. 😥 I guess the best option would be travel there. ☺️

[@charliefrago1380]

I've enjoyed some non B or B Nebbiolo and thoroughly enjoyed them!!! love you postings and that they are just the right length!!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! Cheers! 🥂🍾✨

[@mikeav4254]

Another great video, which has fuelled my desire to visit Piedmont. Happy new year Agnes. 🎉

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🙏🏻 Happy New Year to You too! ⚡️✨🍾

[@BigBobDookie]

Vietti Barolo Castiglione is one of of the first Barolo wines I tried and from that day I was in love.

[@NoSediment]

I think that is a one of the greatest compliments a winemaker can have’ 🍇

[@Blair338RUM]

Lots of plantings of Nebbiolo in the “ cooler climate” parts of Australia. Some are evidently pretty good.

[@cleftoftherock6797]

Looking good and the information is great. Thank you.

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! Thank You’ 🥂🍾✨

[@carlcadregari7768]

Absolutely love chinato. Great video. Need to see if I can find a sparkling one!

[@NoSediment]

🙌🙌🙌 Great, it is actually not that easy to get! 😉 Sparkling Nebbiolo might be even hard to acquire. 😥

[@carlcadregari7768]

@@NoSediment the chinato I have is from Cappellano. 🍷👍

[@carlcadregari7768]

@@NoSediment I did find a sparkling, Travaglini. We’ll see how it is. 46 months on its lees…. Should be interesting

[@thegracemaralyn]

Try Ella's Vineyard Nebbiolo out of Paso Robles! Amazing!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, I have to check it out. I have tasted some Nebbiolo outside Italy, and I have never been truly convinced. But I am always open! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stephensheer6781]

So informative and well presented CDP's are very personal wins. I used to do tastings with a twist same wine 750 out of bottle then decanted and finally magnum both ways love to know your thoughts Keep on Keeping you Honesty about Wine !!!!

[@NoSediment]

Thank You. 🙏🏻 which wine would You prefer the best out of the ones You tasted? The decanted or straight out of bottle?

[@stephensheer6781]

@@NoSediment Depends on age. But hands on favorite is Champagne last night had Clos des Goisses Brut 750 and 1.5 the latter was so impressive but attention must be paid to de’gorge’ is extremely important, but I have digressed. Favorite of your tasting for me was Proyecto Garnachas 2018 but I’ve only had it from 5.0 Ltr. By the By love the T’s.

[@riccardocastellana8096]

Amazing video. Those wall maps in the background are awesome, call you say where you got them from?

[@NoSediment]

Hi! 👋 Do You mean the maps of Barolo and Barbaresco regions? That is filmed in Vietti winery, however I do have one map at home, and it was gift. It was delivered from small info centre in La Morra, Barolo. 😅

[@maddys3955]

Wow very interesting thank you

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! 🥂

[@ramirosuarez1877]

Valle de Guadalupe has great Nebbiolo

[@TheAricko]

I have several cases of various great Barolos; the frustration is that I have to cellar them another 5-10 years; the beauty is, I get to enjoy them in 5-10 years.😊

[@NoSediment]

Hahahah, there are increasingly more producers making wines in a more approachable style when young. Also, Langhe Nebbiolo is great option (wine to enjoy while You are waiting for those Barolos to mature)! 😂😉

[@thecolorlab7398]

Hello Agnese. I am enjoying your episodes. I came up with a quick question related with Barolo. Do you know what 'Vürsù' of La Spinetta Barolo Campe mean?

[@NoSediment]

To be honest, I don’t know. Do You?

[@thecolorlab7398]

I asked about it to La Spinetta and a manager replied that the word is a local dialect meaning 'extremely wanted' because they had wanted so much excellent Barolo to come out, which happened in 2000.@@NoSediment

[@stephanleo]

Hi there, did you do a video about Aglianico yet? IMHO it is the third great italian grape variety along with Nebbiolo and Sangiovese.

[@NoSediment]

Hi! 🤗✨ Great suggestion, I should do a video on that grape, yes! 🙌

[@stephanleo]

@@NoSediment Definitely, also because it shares some characteristics with your beloved Nebbiolo: Firm tannins and acidity ;)

[@jodyb2036]

Just had my first taste of Nebbiolo in the form of Barbaresco. It’s a serious wine alright. How long would you recommend aging Barolo and Barbaresco for?

[@NoSediment]

Hi! 👋 It really depends on the vintage and producer, but 10 years are easy for them. But then again it also matters what kind of wine You prefer- if You like to see more fresh fruits -> then open it earlier; if You are looking for dried fruit notes, forest floor and other non-fruit characters, than You can age it longer. 🤷‍♀️

[@solomonmengeu1003]

Every wine geek or aficionado is going to love Barolo and Barbaresc o; the problem is the ever increasing prices. Thankfully now some of the large British and European supermarket retailers B&B quality has greatly improved. Decanter recently featured a number of Kirkland Signature wines and Barolo and Brunello were listed. Besides that I had a Roero Riserva a few years back that was pretty good. Those other appellations sound very interesting, but here in Taiwan/ Asia it's usually Barolo, Barbaresco or Nebbiolo d'Alba. Great video Agnes and happy belated New Year!

[@NoSediment]

I thought the same, but when I was studying wset diploma I was surprised how many people would not appreciate the tannins of that grape. Wines from great producers would be scored as low quality. 🤷‍♀️ But even with that, yes, prices are increasing and it is not like with Pinot Noir, where there are many more countries experimenting with the grape. Essentially Italy is home to greatest Nebbiolo’s. ⚡️ Cheers! 🙌

[@andrewtate8303]

Did you really slice the top of a bottle of wine in that video ?🤔

[@NoSediment]

I don’t remember, was it bubbly? In that case yes, I do remember sabering one of the Alta Langa bottles in Barolo area! 🤓

[@andrewtate8303]

@@NoSediment not sure what it was 🙂

[@liamblake937]

Val daosta nebbiolo is so yummy and cheap in the us

[@NoSediment]

Yes, it is truly lovely wine!

[@michaelgourlay1746]

High acidity? Not so sure of that character. The rest I agree with. Good job. 🍷🏅

[@NoSediment]

Well yes, it is a grape of elevated acidity, it however, can sometimes me hidden behind the tannins. ☺️