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Nebbiolo, Barolo and Barbaresco, then the Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese and Moscato wines around them.

All levels 127 min 18 steps About Piedmont

Part of Italy

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  1. Piedmont

    Region 6 min

    Start with the region in Italy's northwest and its indigenous reds.

  2. Nebbiolo

    Grape 9 min

    Meet the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco: high in tannin and acid, native to Piedmont.

  3. Barolo DOCG

    Region 10 min

    See Nebbiolo in Barolo, across its 11 commune-level mentions and its registered Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive.

  4. Barbaresco DOCG

    Region 7 min

    Then Barbaresco, the other 100 percent Nebbiolo DOCG, on four communes around the Tanaro.

  5. Barolo vs Barbaresco

    Comparison 7 min

    Barolo DOCG vs Barbaresco DOCG

    Set Barolo and Barbaresco side by side: soils, communes and MGAs, aging requirements and style.

  6. Langhe DOC

    Region 7 min

    Step out to Langhe DOC, which covers the wines made outside the Barolo and Barbaresco rules.

  7. Roero DOCG

    Region 7 min

    Cross the Tanaro to Roero, with sandy soils, Nebbiolo reds and Arneis whites.

  8. Barbera

    Grape 8 min

    Turn to Barbera, a grape with high acidity and low tannin.

  9. Barbera d'Asti DOCG

    Region 7 min

    See Barbera at home in Barbera d'Asti, across the Asti and Alessandria provinces.

  10. Dolcetto

    Grape 8 min

    Next, Dolcetto, a deeply colored red with a bitter almond finish.

  11. Barbera vs Dolcetto

    Comparison 7 min

    Barbera vs Dolcetto

    Compare Barbera and Dolcetto on ripening, flavor, structure and where each is classified.

  12. Cortese

    Grape 3 min

    Move to the whites with Cortese, native to southeastern Piedmont.

  13. Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG

    Region 8 min

    See Cortese in Gavi, its DOCG of 11 communes near the Ligurian border.

  14. Moscato d'Asti DOCG

    Region 8 min

    Then Moscato d'Asti, lightly sparkling and sweet, with low alcohol.

  15. Asti DOCG

    Region 8 min

    Its fully sparkling sibling, Asti, from Moscato Bianco made by the Martinotti method.

  16. Alta Langa DOCG

    Region 7 min

    Close the wines with Alta Langa, Piedmont's traditional method sparkling appellation.

  17. Giacomo Conterno

    Producer 4 min

    Now producers: a Monforte d'Alba Barolo house behind Monfortino.

  18. Gaja

    Producer 6 min

    Finish in Barbaresco with a family estate known for its single crus.

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