At Opening a Bottle, there is no other grape that captivates and compels quite like Italy’s Nebbiolo — an expressive grape that yields a red wine defined as much by earthiness, flowers and spice as it is by its dark and brooding fruits.
The spectrum of Nebbiolo wine is vast, from the tough-and-tannic Barolo to the delicate-and-evocative Valtellina Superiore. Each quarter, we examine three Nebbiolo wines worth seeking out, and what they tell us about Italy’s greatest grape.
Three Wines Where Nebbiolo Nears Perfection
What Happens When You Vinify Nebbiolo Differently?
A Closer Look at Three of Barbaresco's Most Celebrated...
A Recap From Our Inaugural Virtual Tasting, and Remembering Renato Vacca
Three Wines Where Nebbiolo Nears Perfection
What Happens When You Vinify Nebbiolo Differently?
A Closer Look at Three of Barbaresco's Most Celebrated Vineyards
Part 2 in Our Quarterly Series Examines the Grape from Far and Wide
My New Quarterly Feature Takes Aim at Italy's Greatest Red Grape
