NORTHERN ITALY
Piemonte
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CELLAR 286 — BRITISH COLUMBIA
Piemonte in the northwest of Italy has more DOCG wine regions than any other part of the country, the most famous being Barolo. At the foot of the western Alps, it has strong culinary roots and was where the Slow Food movement was founded. Red grape varieties include the late-ripening Nebbiolo, which can be only used to make Barolo; and Barbaresco, Barbera and Dolcetto which ripen earlier. Each grape variety is matched to the appropriate soil and exposition to produce the best wines.
photo — The third and fourth generation of winemakers represent the Neirano team.
