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The Piedmont Series - Barbaresco

Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Barbaresco, one of the classic varietals, is the focus of this informative piece.

In the next two articles I will take the two most popular wines made in Piedmont--Barbaresco and Barolo--and explain the defining differences in both. Though both wines are made in Piedmont and are made solely from the Nebbiolo grape, there are distinct differences that you should know of. Interesting enough, both Barolo and Barbaresco were...read more
 

Val d'Aosta Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Val d'Aosta has the distinction of being Italy's smallest wine-producing region. This does not, however, mean that it's wines are not worth noticing. Quite the contrary: The wines of this region in northwestern Italy, near the borders with Switzerland and France, are exciting, very pleasant, and often unexpectedly flavorful. From wines made of...read more
 

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Nebbiolo Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Native to the Piedmont region of Italy, Nebbiolo is one of the most admired and respected grape varieties in the world. Indeed, it is Nebbiolo that is made into the famed and beloved Barbaresco and Barolo, two wines that are considered to be among the finest Italy produces.

Nebbiolo is a black grape variety that produces wines of high alcohol...

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The Piedmont Series - Gattinara & Ghemme

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 26, 2008

You may have never heard of Gattinara and Ghemme... but here is why that should change.

Although the Piedmont may be famous for the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, there are two well kept secrets that are itching to get out. I am referring to the two DOCG wines of Gattinara and Ghemme which are located in the northern area of Piedmont near the Alps. Both of these wines are based on Nebbiolo, also known as Spanna, but they...read more
 

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The Piedmont Series - Beginner's Guide to Piedmont Wines

Written By: Dylan York on Thursday, June 12, 2008

Wines from Piedmont have a history of quality and every wine lover should be well acquainted with the region.

When I first started my studies of the wine regions of Italy back in February, I began on the areas that I needed to learn about the most and worked my way up the peninsula so that I could finish up with the northern regions. Today I have officially arrived in one of my favorite regions -- Piedmont. Located in the northwest corner of Italy,...read more
 

Video Transcript: Italian Wine - What Is That Grape?

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Thursday, April 24, 2008

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minute brought to you by ClassicWines.com, I am your host, Brian Freedman. Join me as we explore the world of wine with the Sommelier Instructors, here at the Wine School of Philadelphia. So we are here with Frank Ciparrone, Sommelier Instructor at the Wine School of Philadelphia. Frank...read more
 

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Pio Cesare 2005 Barbera d'Alba "Fides"

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Sunday, December 9, 2007

Wine of the Week

The English translation of the Latin word fides is 'trust,' which is exactly what Pio Cesare had in the land when they planted the more humble barbera grape on a vineyard that had, until then, been used for the more highly regarded and expensive nebbiolo. But in 1991 Cesare decided to take that leap of faith, and the results have been...read more
 

Piedmont Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Monday, July 31, 2006
It is no overstatement to say that the wines of the Piedmont region are some of the best in the world, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco. These are red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, arguably the king of all Italian grape varieties. These grapes, when grown and vinified in Piedmont, are made into full-bodied, explosively rich wines that...read more
 

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Barbaresco Wine Showdown Transcript

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Monday, August 27, 2007

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Weekly Wine Showdown, brought to you by Classicwines.com. I am Brian Freedman and I am smirking today because we are drinking Barbaresco. Barbaresco is one of favorite wines. It's known as the queen of Italian wines, as opposed to the king, which is Barolo. Both of them are located in North-Western Italy in the...read more
 

The Piedmont Series - Barolo DOCG

Written By: Dylan York on Friday, July 11, 2008

Bend a knee for Barolo, one of wine's most respected varietals.

Out of all the wines that are produced in northwest Italy, none have a greater reputation than the "Wine of Kings and King of Wines" - the Barolo. No other wine in the world has fully expressed the power and elegance of the Nebbiolo grape like Barolo has. As far back as the Middle Ages, Barolo has been on the tables of many great kings and...read more
 

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