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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.

Nebbiolo Rosato Flavors

Nebbiolo Rosato is dry, crisp, floral and mineral. A great summer wine!

Strawberry
Wild Strawberry
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Raspberry
Raspberry
Grapefruit
Grapefruit.
Rose
Rose Petals
Violet
Violets
White Pepper
White Pepper
Minerals
Minerals

Nebbiolo Rosato Profile

Nebbiolo Rosato is fresh, fruity and has a medium body:

SUGAR:Dry (3 g/l)
BODY:Medium
FRUIT:Medium-High
ACIDITY:Medium-High
ALCOHOL:12% ABV
Temperature Serving Temerature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

Nebbiolo Rosato Food Pairing

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.

Quiche
Grilled
Vegetables
Tapas
Antipasti
Charcuterie
Charcuterie
Pizza
Pizza
Seafood
Seafood
Fish
Fish
Paella
Pasta
Spicy Asian
Spicy
Tacos
Tex-Mex
Hamburger
Spicy
Hamburger
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork

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:

Wine Region Piemonte

Piemonte

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

30% Barbera
15% Dolcetto
10% Nebbiolo
  1% Vespolina

Sauvignon

20% Moscato
  4% Cortese
  2% Arneis
  1% Timorasso


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Nizza
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Langhe Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Freisa
Nebbiolo
Langhe Nebbiolo
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
Nebbiolo Rosato

White Wine

Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso


Dessert Wines

Sparkling Wines

Aperol

Aperol
Campari
Cinzano Bianco
Cinzano Rosso
Brachetto d'Acqui
Martini Bianco
Martini Rosso

Sparkling Wine

Alta Langa
Asti Spumante
Moscato d'Asti
Barbera Frizzante
Brachetto Frizzante
Brachetto Spumante

Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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