Nebbiolo Rosato is from Piemonte in North West Italy.
The local Nebbiolo grape is also used to make the famous reds Barolo and Barbaresco.
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Nebbiolo Rosato is dry, crisp, floral and mineral. A great summer wine!
Nebbiolo Rosato is fresh, fruity and has a medium body:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium-High | ||
ACIDITY | Medium-High | ||
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Nebbiolo Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, Seafood, BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.
Excellent Pairing:
Olive Oil. Salads. Salad Nicoise.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled and Steamed Veggies.
Aperitif. Appetizer. Finger Food.
Tapenade. Bruschetta.
Lobster. Tuna. Smoked Salmon.
Raw Fish. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages. Lamb.
Grilled Fish. Seafood. Paella.
Fish Soup. Fishcakes. Crab Cakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Chicken. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean.
Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheese:
Goat. Sheep. Fresh. Camembert. Brie.
Italian Specialities:
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
Nebbiolo Rosato is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, but is not as tannic as Nebbiolo wines such Barolo and Barbaresco.
Historically the Nebbiolo wines were originally vinified in a light Rosé version. So Nebbiolo Rosato is the original Nebbiolo. A similar history as Claret in Bordeaux.
The following DOCs produce Nebbiolo Rosato in Piemonte:
Piemonte has been an important wine province since Roman times. The area is influenced both culturally and climatically by the Alps in the north, and the Ligurian coast in the south.
Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Nebbiolo
Nizza
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso
Nebbiolo (the power of the Barolo and Barbaresco) is the most famous grape of Piemonte, followed by the red grapes Barbera and Dolcetto.
For whites, Cortese and Arneis are the most popular grapes.
For dessert, the off-dry, sparkling Moscato d'Asti is the queen.
The most important wine regions are:
Piemonte's DOCG regions:
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