Nebbiolo Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics
- acid
- tannin
- fruit
- floral
- herbal
A
High acidity High tannin Red fruit: red cherry, red plum Floral: rose, violet Herbal: dried herbs
2
Q
Climate
A
Moderate
Foothills of the Alps and large flat plain of Po River
Protection of the mountains to the north and broad variety of slope and soils
3
Q
Winemaking options
A
Single varietal
Full bodied
Oak maturation is common
4
Q
Very good/outstanding examples
A
mushroom
tobacco
leather
5
Q
Important regions
A
Northwestern Italy:
Barolo DOCG is most famous
Barbaresco DOCG smaller but just as good
6
Q
What is the main reason that Nebbiolo wines often matured for extended periods of time in oak?
A
To soften the high levels of tannin
