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Understanding Italian wine. Three wines to discover one region: Piedmont

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In Italy, you can find thousands of different wines deriving from thousands of different grape varieties. So it is sometimes difficult to navigate in the panorama of Italian wine. Each region (of the 20 that make up Italy) has its main vine and its flagship wine. Here are three basic wines to discover Piedmont.

Grinzane Cavour Castle with vineyard. The territory in which we are is characterized by vineyards, castles, medieval towers is a UNESCO Heritage Site. From here born the two most popular wines in the world, Barolo and Barbaresco

Nebbiolo is the grape variety at the base of the famous Barolo (DOCG), vinified alone. This wine can be produced in the Langhe, in the territory of 11 municipalities that are pursued in a suggestive itinerary of hills guarded by imposing medieval castles, including that of Barolo, which gave its name to the king of Italian reds. The viticultural landscape of the Langhe and Roero is so impressive that it has been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 2014.

Marchesi di Barolo historical cellars and vineyards are located in the town of Barolo. The story of a wine cellar where, in the heart of the Langhe area and protected by gentle hills, a wine was born. This wine, as the French tradition suggests, was called Barolo like the town where it was produced for the first time (www.marchesibarolo.com)
Vineyard landscape at Costigliole d'Asti
Vineyard landscape at Costigliole d’Asti

The Colli Tortonesi Timorasso (DOC), on the other hand, is a great longevity white, which gives its best after 3-4 years. The nose is broad: very floral when the wine is young, it is enhanced by spicy and mineral notes in the course of its evolution. Fits perfectly with risotto with asparagus and scallops, or to fresh or lightly seasoned white meat and goat cheese. Another great classic of the region is Barbera d’Asti (DOCG), which since the 80s has had a great qualitative revival, both image and commercial.

Contratto Cellar in Canelli.The historic cathedral cellars, now designated to become a UNESCO Heritage Site, are a real treasure, and among the finest of their kind. These huge underground cellars, covering more than 5,000 square meters, were built into the heart of the hill that protects the small town of Canelli, excavated from tuff limestone to a depth of 32 meters
Contratto Cellar in Canelli. The historic cathedral cellars, now designated to become a UNESCO Heritage Site, are a real treasure, and among the finest of their kind. These huge underground cellars, covering more than 5,000 square meters, were built into the heart of the hill that protects the small town of Canelli, excavated from tuff limestone to a depth of 32 meters (www.contratto.it)
Contratto Cellar, In 150 years of winemaking, Contratto went from producing Moscato and red and white wine to Spumante Metodo Classico, as well as Vermouth, tonic and syrups
Contratto Cellar, In 150 years of winemaking, Contratto went from producing Moscato and red and white wine to Spumante Metodo Classico, as well as Vermouth, tonic and syrups

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