Piedmont Wine Region

 

Piedmont, Italy as a Wine Region

(PEED-mont)



Piedmont is located in the Northwest area of Italy, hugging the Mediterranean coast. The regional capital, Turin, is situated smack in the middle of the province. Being close to the alps, the area enjoys a high altitude, with the best vineyards benefiting from the hills and elevation. Known for its famous sub-districts, Piedmont delivers the some of the most distinctive, high-quality, ageable wine of Italy. Most popular are the DOCG districts Barolo and Barbaresco, producing Nebbiolo-based wine of the same name. Two other DOCGs of note are Gattinara and Gheme – both make wine from Nebbiolo and are typically earlier to drink but more rustic than their Barolo and Barberesco partners. City-districts in the DOC category include Alba and Asti, where wine like Dolcetto d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti is made, putting the grape name before the town. Notable Facts Not just regulated to red wine, Piedmont also produces some notable whites, particularly those near the district of Gavi and Asti. Gavi produces still white wine from the Cortese grape. The wine is dry with a crisp, citrus-like acidity – fairly neutral but pleasant. Arneis is another grape/wine made in the area, creating a fuller wine that displays some nuttiness in the aroma and taste. Asti is well known for its sparkling wine – in particular Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti. Asti Spumate is typically higher in alcohol, sweetness & fizziness, while its higher-class cousin, Mostcato d'Asti, contains lower alcohol levels, a few less bubbles, and a more restrained and delicate representation of Moscato fruit.

Italy as a Wine Country

Capital: Rome
Currency: Euro




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A little ditty about Italy... This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most o the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.



Wineries in Piedmont

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Prunotto

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

Luciano Sandrone

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

Botter

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

G.D. Vajra

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Gaja

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

Marcarini

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Marziano & Enrico Abbona

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Ferdinand Pieroth

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Pio Cesare

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Antonio Vallana e Figlio

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Tenuta Neirano

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Fratelli Alessandria

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Bava

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Villa Lanata

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Mauro Molino

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

Cigliuti

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Giovanni Corino

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Costa di Bussia

Winery in Piedmont, Italy

Boroli

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Azienda Bricco Rocche

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Cavallotto

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

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Wines from Piedmont Region

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Piedmont Chardonnay 2008

Style: Dry Grape variety: Chardonnay & Cortese Country of origin: Italy Closure: Screw..
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48.00
Piedmont Barbera 2007

Style: Medium bodied Grape variety: Barbera Country of origin: Italy Closure: Screw cap Su..
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59.00


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