Piedmont
Piedmont is the home of Nebbiolo, the grape behind Italy's most serious wines: Barolo and Barbaresco. It also produces everyday Barbera, festive sparkling Moscato d'Asti and truffle-loving whites, all in the dramatic foothills of the Alps.
🍷 Full red🍷 Fruity red🍷 Sparkling (Asti/Moscato)
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental, foggy autumns |
| Geography | Alpine foothills of northwestern Italy |
| Key appellations | Barolo · Barbaresco · Barbera d'Alba · Asti · Gavi |
| Main grapes | Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato |
| Famous for | Barolo, Barbaresco, White truffles, Nebbiolo |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Piedmont
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Nearby
Related regions
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Wine travel
Visiting Piedmont
The Langhe villages of Barolo and Barbaresco offer UNESCO-listed landscapes, and Alba hosts the world's most famous truffle fair.
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