Nebbiolo is known by most as Barolo and Barbaresco, the famous appellations in Piemonte where they are grown. There, fog blankets the area every morning during harvest. This fog, or nebbia in Italian, led to the indigenous grape’s name — Nebbiolo.
The grape is as puzzling as it is beautiful. When young, the wine takes on an orangish hue, making it appear aged. The aromas are described as everything from tar to roses and the palate is full of grippy tannins and acidity which allows the best Nebbiolos to age for decades.