PIEDMONT

Italy’s Majestic Wine Region

The beautiful rolling hills of Piedmont are home to Barolo, one of the most coveted wines in the world but the region has many other vinous gems waiting to be discovered. Alternative expressions of Nebbiolo are crafted in Barbaresco and Monferrato, with both appellations capable of producing stunningly elegant and graceful wines. The Piedmontese stage is also shared by other indigenous red varieties such as Freisa, Dolcetto, Barbera and Grignolino. Freisa, a relative of Nebbiolo, shares its capacity to evolve in cellar. Top examples come from the Freisa d'Asti Superiore DOC where the wines must be aged for one year prior to release. With softer tannins, wines from Dolcetto are typically ready to drink sooner than high-tannin Nebbiolo. Dolcetto is grown in several Piedmont regions including the DOCs of Dolcetto di Ovada, Dolcetto d'Alba and Piemonte. The refreshing acidity of Barbera makes these wines ideal for food pairing. Nizza, elevated to DOCG status in 2014 is one to watch for top-notch bottles. Grignolino combines a floral and fruity style with a firm structure and can deliver great value. This is certainly the case of the Grignolino d'Asti on offer in this Cellar. Piedmont is for white wine lovers too with classic wines such as Gavi and Roero Arneis. Additionally, the floral, sparkling Moscato d’Asti and the afterdinner delight Grappa add further to the diverse range.