Nebbiolo Rosato (Piemonte)
Nebbiolo Rosato is from Piemonte in North West Italy.
The local Nebbiolo grape is also used to make the famous reds Barolo and Barbaresco.
Typical Flavors
 Wild Strawberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Raspberry |
 Grapefruit. |
 Rose Petals |
 Violets |
 White Pepper |
 Minerals |
Nebbiolo Rosato is dry, crisp, floral and mineral. A great summer wine!
Nebbiolo Rosato Profile
Nebbiolo Rosato is fresh, fruity and has a medium body:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l | ||
| BODY: | Medium | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium-High | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium-High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Pizza |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Spicy Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Nebbiolo Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, Seafood, BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairings
Olive Oil. Salads. Salad Nicoise.Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled and Steamed Veggies.
Aperitif. Appetizer. Finger Food.
Tapenade. Bruschetta.
Lobster. Tuna. Smoked Salmon.
Raw Fish. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages. Lamb.
Grilled Fish. Seafood. Paella.
Fish Soup. Fishcakes. Crab Cakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Chicken. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean.
Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep. Fresh. Camembert. Brie.
Italian Specialities
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
About Nebbiolo Rosato
Nebbiolo Rosato is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes, but is not as tannic as Nebbiolo wines such Barolo and Barbaresco.
Historically the Nebbiolo wines were originally vinified in a light Rosé version. So Nebbiolo Rosato is the original Nebbiolo. A similar history as Claret in Bordeaux.
The following DOCs produce Nebbiolo Rosato in Piemonte:
- Albugnano DOC
- Colline Novaresi DOC
- Coste della Sesia DOC
Wine Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso (aka Caluso)
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)