Nebbiolo

Grape: Nebbiolo Synonym(s): Picotendro (Valle d'Aosta), Chiavenasca (Lombardia) DOC/G(s): Valle d'Aosta DOC Donnas; Piemonte: Gattinara DOCG, Ghemme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Boca DOC, Carema DOC, Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, Roero DOCG; Lombardia: Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, Valtellina Superiore DOCG Characteristics: Pale, ruby-garnet in color; turn orange with age. Intense aromas of red cherry, rose, violet, tar, licorice and underbrush. As they age, they show refined aromas of dried red fruit, withered rose pteals, sweet spices, leather and truffles. Possess high levels of acid, tannin, alcohol and extract.