nebbiolo
Noun
Meaning
nebbiolo (usually uncountable, plural nebbiolos)
Alternative letter-case form of Nebbiolo.
A grape variety cultivated in the Langhe, Piedmont.
A fine red wine made near Alba from these grapes.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgExamples
In Piedmont, the grape was sometimes used as an "illegal" blending partner with Nebbiolo for DOC classified Barolo with the intention of adding color and more fruit flavors.
Cantina del Nebbiolo Nebbiolo d’Alba 2018£9.74 Waitrose (on promotion), 14.5%.
Nebbiolo d'Alba is a DOC encompassing a large area around the town of Alba, situated in the region of Piedmont in north-west Italy.
Wines that are composed of all three grape varieties are often subjected to considerable oak treatment to add a sense of sweet spiciness to compensate for the high tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo as well as the high acidity of Barbera.
She is a dominant force in the room, much like a Nebbiolo on your palate.
One evening, I chose a Langhe Nebbiolo, shockingly overpriced at $50.