Definition: An important red grape grown in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy. The principal grape used to make Barolo and Barbaresco wines.

Grown primarily in: Italy, South America and United States

Best Climate: Hot

Winemaking: Varietal as Barolo and Gratiana Barbaresco, in United States as Nebbiolo.

Nose: Red fruits, nutty, cedar, spicy, mint.

Mouth: Full body, high tannins and acids.

Note: The three styles in Italy are very different: Barolo, Barbaresco and Gratiana.