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Piemonte is a region in northwestern Italy, at the foot of the Alps. It is best known for Barolo and Barbaresco, two red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape. The region also makes Barbera and Dolcetto reds, dry whites such as Gavi and Roero Arneis, and gently sweet, lightly sparkling Moscato d'Asti.

Place
Piemonte, Italy
Main grapes
Nebbiolo · Barbera · Dolcetto
Begin with
Barbera d'Asti · Langhe Nebbiolo
Explore next
Langhe · Roero · Alto Piemonte
Atlas locationPiemonte · Italy44.73° N · 8.49° EOpen in Atlas

South of the river Po, the Langhe and Monferrato are a landscape of vineyard hills, with villages, castles and church towers on the hilltops. Around Alba, Nebbiolo grows alongside Barbera and Dolcetto, while the hills of Asti and Monferrato also grow Moscato. Across the Tanaro river from the Langhe, Roero produces both Nebbiolo reds and whites made from Arneis.

Farther north, beyond the plain, the vineyards of Alto Piemonte sit closer to the Alps in a higher, cooler setting. Nebbiolo grows here too, including in Gattinara and Ghemme.

Piemonte at a glance

The main growing areas, a closer look at Nebbiolo and six names you might see on a bottle.

Four of Piemonte's wine-growing areas

Places and grapes

The vineyards extend from the hills around Alba to the cooler north near the Alps.

Langhe

Vineyard hills south and east of Alba

Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto grow here.

Look forBarolo · Barbaresco · Langhe Nebbiolo

Roero

Across the Tanaro from the Langhe

White wines from Arneis and reds from Nebbiolo.

Look forRoero Arneis · Roero

Monferrato & Asti

Rolling hills east of the Langhe

Barbera and Moscato grow alongside other local grapes.

Look forBarbera d'Asti · Nizza · Moscato d'Asti

Alto Piemonte

Higher, cooler vineyards near the Alps

Nebbiolo grows on volcanic and glacial soils.

Look forGattinara · Ghemme

Nebbiolo in the vineyard and the glass

Growing and tasting

Nebbiolo ripens late and can make pale wines with pronounced acidity and tannin. The vineyard, producer and year affect the result.

  1. Where it grows

    The Langhe hills and cooler areas farther north, including Alto Piemonte.

  2. When it ripens

    Late in the season, often as autumn fog settles between the hills.

  3. How it feels

    Acidity brings a mouth-watering freshness; tannin gives a drying grip. Both can be pronounced.

  4. How it ages

    Young wines can feel firm. With time, that grip can soften.

What the names on the label mean

Six wine names

Some labels name only the place. Others include the grape as well.

Words to recognise on the bottleIllustrative label excerpts · Piemonte. Each specimen is separate; these are not complete bottle labels.
BaroloPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

Nebbiolo from a defined part of the Langhe

Often firm when young; many examples benefit from ageing

BarbarescoPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

Nebbiolo from a neighbouring defined part of the Langhe

The producer and vintage, the year the grapes were harvested, also affect the style

Langhe NebbioloPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

Nebbiolo from the wider Langhe area

Generally released younger than Barolo and Barbaresco

Barbera d'AstiPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

Barbera from the Asti side of Piemonte

Bright acidity with much less tannin than Nebbiolo

GaviPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

Cortese from Piemonte's southeastern side

A dry white wine

Roero ArneisPlaceHide explanationRead explanation

The Roero place name paired with the Arneis grape

A white wine that can have pear, peach and almond flavours

Nebbiolo, Barolo and Barbaresco

Grapes and styles

Nebbiolo can look pale in the glass and still feel firm when you drink it. Its pronounced acidity gives a mouth-watering freshness, while tannin creates the drying grip you feel in your mouth. Rose and sour cherry are common aromas, sometimes with a savoury note described as tar.

Barolo and Barbaresco are made from this grape in two neighbouring parts of the Langhe. In many young examples, the tannin is firm and can soften with time in the bottle. The producer, vineyard and harvest year all affect how a wine develops. Langhe Nebbiolo generally reaches the shops younger than Barolo and Barbaresco.

In Alto Piemonte, Nebbiolo also appears in blends. The vineyards include volcanic and glacial soils, and the wines tend to have less tannin than examples from the south of the region. Gattinara and Ghemme are two of the names you will find on these northern wines.

Barbera, Dolcetto and the white wines

Everyday bottles

Barbera has bright acidity and much less tannin than Nebbiolo. Try Barbera d'Asti or Barbera d'Alba with pizza, pasta or salumi. Dolcetto is generally darker in colour and is mostly made to drink young. In the Langhe, it can have black-fruit flavours with earthy or bitter-chocolate notes.

For a dry white, look for Gavi, made from Cortese, or Roero Arneis, which can have peach, pear and almond flavours. Moscato d'Asti is gently sweet and lightly sparkling.

The grape is not always on the label

Read the label

Barolo and Gavi are place names, so neither tells you the grape directly. Barolo is made from Nebbiolo; Gavi is made from Cortese.

Other labels give you both place and grape. In Barbera d'Asti, Barbera is the grape and Asti identifies the area; Barbera d'Alba follows the same pattern. Roero Arneis puts the place first and the grape second.

Choosing a bottle from Piemonte

First bottle

For a red to open with dinner, try Barbera d'Asti if you prefer less drying tannin, or Langhe Nebbiolo if you want a firmer wine. For a dry white, try Roero Arneis.

If you want to compare how Nebbiolo varies within the Langhe, try a Langhe Nebbiolo beside a Barolo or Barbaresco. Choose wines from the same producer and a similar vintage if you can, and bear in mind that their vineyards and ageing may differ. For a comparison between the southern and northern growing areas, try a Langhe Nebbiolo alongside Gattinara or Ghemme.

5 named areas

Inside the region

Explore the wine-growing areas of Piemonte.

  1. 01Alto Piemonte11 producersAlto Piemonte includes Gattinara, Ghemme and several smaller wine areas. Nebbiolo grows here on volcanic and glacial soils and is also used in blends.
  2. 02Canavese & Torinese7 producersCanavese and the Torinese hills lie near the Alps. Alongside the area's red wines, you'll find whites made from Erbaluce, a local grape known for its pronounced acidity.
  3. 03Langhe149 producersThe Langhe hills are home to Barolo and Barbaresco, both made from Nebbiolo. The area also makes Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto.
  4. 04Monferrato & Asti34 producersIn the hills east of the Langhe, Monferrato and Asti make Barbera reds alongside sparkling wines from Moscato. Other local grapes include Grignolino, Ruchè and Brachetto.
  5. 05Roero9 producersAcross the Tanaro from the Langhe, Roero makes red wines from Nebbiolo and whites from Arneis. Roero Arneis can have peach, pear, almond and floral notes.

Producer profiles

Start with these

Meet 6 producers from across Piemonte.

  • G.D. VajraThe Vajra family makes Barolo and Langhe Nebbiolo in Vergne, the highest village in the commune of Barolo.
  • Produttori del BarbarescoProduttori del Barbaresco is a village cooperative whose members grow Nebbiolo for Langhe Nebbiolo and Barbaresco.
  • Angelo Negro e FigliAngelo Negro e Figli grows Arneis and Nebbiolo in the Roero hills, making dry Arneis whites and reds that include Roero Nebbiolo and Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba.
  • Michele ChiarloBased in Calamandrana, Michele Chiarlo works with Piemonte's Nebbiolo, Barbera, Cortese and Moscato grapes, making wines that include Barolo from Cerequio and Cannubi and Moscato d'Asti Nivole.
  • Azienda Vitivinicola NerviRoberto Conterno's Nervi estate grows Nebbiolo in Gattinara, Alto Piemonte, bottling Molsino and Valferana as separate vineyard wines and ageing its Gattinara in large oak casks.
  • FontanafreddaFontanafredda farms organic vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba, with a range that includes Langhe Nebbiolo, Barolo bearing the village name and Barolos from individual vineyards.
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  • Agricola BosioBel Colle, owned by the Bosio family, is based in Verduno and makes Barolo from Monvigliero and Barbaresco from Pajorè in Treiso.
  • Agricola BrandiniSerena and Giovanna Bagnasco run Agricola Brandini in La Morra, making Barolo from organically farmed vineyards alongside Alta Langa sparkling wine.
  • Alberto BallarinAlberto Ballarin makes Barolo from vineyards in La Morra, Monforte d'Alba and Novello, with a separate bottling from the Bussia vineyard in Monforte.
  • Albino RoccaAlbino Rocca is a wine producer in Piemonte.
  • Amalia Cascina in LangaThe Boffa family runs Amalia Cascina in Langa in Monforte d'Alba, making Barolo Le Coste di Monforte alongside other Langhe wines.
  • Angelini Wines & EstatesAngelini Wines & Estates owns wineries across Tuscany, Marche, Friuli and Valpolicella, with its Tuscan estates Val di Suga, Tenuta Trerose and San Leonino working with Sangiovese.
  • Antica Cantina Di CalossoAntica Cantina di Calosso is a growers' cooperative in Calosso, Asti province, making Moscato wines and the Monlusso Barbera d'Asti red.
  • Antica Cascina dei Cinti di RoeroAt Antica Cascina dei Cinti di Roero in Vezza d'Alba, the range includes a dry white from the Favorita grape, sparkling rosé and a Nebbiolo red from the Sant'Anna vineyard.
  • Antica TorinoAntica Torino makes vermouth and other wines infused with herbs and roots in Turin, including a Vino Chinato based on Langhe Nebbiolo.
  • Az. Vitivinicola Aurelio SettimoThe Settimo family makes Barolo in La Morra's Annunziata hamlet, ageing it in large oak casks and bottling Rocche dell'Annunziata separately, alongside a Dolcetto d'Alba.
  • Azelia di Luigi ScavinoThe Scavino family runs Azelia in Castiglione Falletto, making Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo wines, including Barolo Bricco Fiasco.
  • Azienda Agricola Altare di Altare NicholasNicholas Altare farms old Dolcetto vines in San Luigi, Dogliani, and makes his organic Dogliani red entirely in concrete tanks.
  • Azienda Agricola Angelini PaoloThe Angelini family makes Arbian Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese in Monferrato, ageing it in oak and bottle for at least four years before release.
  • Azienda Agricola Boggero-Bogge WineBoggero grows Barbera at its farm in Vaglio Serra, bottling it as unoaked Supreme Barbera d'Asti and as Altaris Nizza, aged in French oak barrels.
  • Azienda Agricola Bovio Gianfranco di Bovio AlessandraAlessandra and Marco Bovio run their family's Barolo estate in La Morra, with vineyards there and in Castiglione Falletto, including the old Gattera parcel.
  • Azienda Agricola Bric CenciurioBric Cenciurio is a family estate with vineyards in the Roero and Langhe, making Arneis, Barbera d'Alba and Barolo Monrobiolo di Bussia.
  • Azienda Agricola Ca´ViolaBeppe Caviola's Ca'Viola estate grows vines in Montelupo Albese and the Barolo area, making Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo wines, including old-vine Bric du Luv Barbera and Caviòt Barolo.
  • Azienda Agricola CaglieroAzienda Agricola Cagliero is a wine producer in Piemonte.
  • Azienda Agricola CamparoThe Drocco family farms Camparo's vineyards organically in Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour and La Morra, making Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba and Barolo.
  • Azienda Agricola Carlone DavideIn Grignasco, Alto Piemonte, Davide Carlone and his sister Michela farm organically and make Boca, a red blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina, aged in large oak casks.
  • Azienda Agricola CrivelliCrivelli grows the aromatic red Ruchè grape on Montiò hill in Castagnole Monferrato, bottling it on its own without oak and blending it with Syrah for Agoghè.
  • Azienda Agricola DANIELE PELASSAPelassa is a family estate in Montà d'Alba, making Arneis whites and Nebbiolo reds from Roero vineyards, plus Barolo from San Lorenzo in Verduno.
  • Azienda Agricola DemarieThe Demarie family makes both still and sparkling Arneis in Vezza d'Alba in the Roero, alongside a red range that includes Barbaresco and Barolo.
  • Azienda Agricola Elio AltareSilvia Altare runs her family's estate in La Morra, where Barolo Arborina is made with a short fermentation on the grape skins and aged in small French oak barrels.
  • Azienda Agricola Elio GrassoElio Grasso and his son Gianluca make Barolo in Monforte d'Alba, bottling Gavarini Chiniera and Ginestra Casa Matè separately and ageing both in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • Azienda Agricola Elvio CognoNadia Cogno and Valter Fissore run the Elvio Cogno estate in Novello, making Barolo from Nebbiolo grown in the Ravera vineyard area.
  • Azienda Agricola Enzo BogliettiEnzo Boglietti's family estate in La Morra makes Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba alongside Barolos bottled separately by vineyard, including Arione in Serralunga d'Alba.
  • Azienda Agricola Eugenio BocchinoAzienda Agricola Eugenio Bocchino is a wine producer in Piemonte.
  • Azienda Agricola Ezio CocitoEzio Cocito farms organically in Piemonte and makes his wines at La Spinetta's cellar in Castagnole Lanze.
  • Azienda Agricola FalletoAzienda Agricola Falleto is a wine producer in Piemonte.
  • Azienda agricola Flori di Flori MicheleMichele Flori bottles Nebbiolo from his family's vineyards in Treiso as Langhe Nebbiolo and Barbaresco, following four generations of grape-growing.
  • Azienda Agricola Gabutti - Boasso FrancoFranco Boasso and his sons make Barolo in Serralunga d'Alba, bottling their vineyards separately and ageing the wines in large, old Slavonian oak casks.
  • Azienda Agricola GillardiGillardi farms organically in Piemonte and makes Barolo alongside HARYS, a red wine whose name spells its grape, Syrah, backwards.
  • Azienda Agricola Giovanni BoroliGiovanni and Isabella Boroli's La Giasira estate lies between Noto and Modica in southeastern Sicily, where they grow Grillo, Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese organically.
  • Azienda Agricola Giovanni Rosso di Rosso DavideGiovanni Rosso is a family wine estate in Serralunga d'Alba, with vineyards including Cerretta, La Serra and Broglio.
  • Azienda Agricola Giuseppe BocchinoThe Bocchino family makes Moscato wines in Canelli, including Sorì dei Fiori and, when autumn conditions allow, Re d'Autunno from grapes left to dry on the vine.
  • Azienda Agricola LalùLalù is Lara Rocchetti and Luisa Sala's estate, with vineyards in Monforte d'Alba and La Morra and a Barolo from Le Coste di Monforte.
  • Azienda Agricola Le MarieLe Marie farms organically in Barge in the Pinerolese hills, making a dry Malvasia Moscata white and a red blend that includes the local Chatus and Neretta Cuneese grapes.
  • Azienda Agricola Lodali WalterWalter Lodali and his mother Rita run their family's estate in Treiso, making Barbaresco from Nebbiolo, including the Lorens bottling from the Giacone vineyard.
  • Azienda Agricola MarcalbertoMarcalberto is a family estate in Santo Stefano Belbo making Alta Langa sparkling wines from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, with fermentation in oak followed by a second fermentation in bottle.
  • Azienda Agricola Mario GagliassoThe Gagliasso family makes Barolo in La Morra, including separate wines from Rocche dell'Annunziata and Torriglione, with Luca and Nicoletta now working in the winery.
  • Azienda Agricola MussoThe Musso family makes wine in Barbaresco village, with separate Barbaresco bottlings from the Pora and Rio Sordo vineyards.
  • Azienda Agricola Nizza SilvanoSilvano Nizza runs his family's Ca' Boscarone estate in Santo Stefano Roero, making Arneis in both steel and oak, alongside Nebbiolo reds.
  • Azienda Agricola Pian Del BoscoOmar and Luana Borello make Moscato d'Asti, Asti Spumante and Langhe Nebbiolo at Pian Del Bosco, their family estate above Mango.
  • Azienda Agricola Piero GattiBarbara Gatti runs her family's Piero Gatti estate in Santo Stefano Belbo, making a sweet, lightly sparkling Piemonte Moscato from estate-grown Moscato Bianco.
  • AZIENDA AGRICOLA RABAJA' DI ROCCA BRUNOBruno Rocca and his children Francesco and Luisa make Barbaresco at their family estate in the Rabajà vineyard area, bottling Nebbiolo from several named sites.
  • Azienda Agricola Renato CorinoRenato Corino and his children run a Barolo estate in La Morra's Arborina vineyard area, making several Barolos alongside a Langhe Nebbiolo for earlier drinking.
  • Azienda Agricola Roberto VoerzioRoberto Voerzio makes Barolo in La Morra, bottling named vineyards separately and limiting the amount of fruit on each vine by thinning the bunches.
  • Azienda Agricola Savigliano Pier GiorgioThe Savigliano family farms in Valle Talloria, a hamlet of Diano d'Alba, making Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba and Nebbiolo d'Alba.
  • Azienda Agricola SottimanoThe Sottimano family makes Barbaresco from five vineyards across Neive and Treiso, fermenting each separately with native yeasts and bottling without filtration.
  • Azienda Agricola TacchinoAlessio and Romina Tacchino run their family's estate in Castelletto d'Orba, making Du Riva Dolcetto d'Ovada Superiore without oak and a dry Gavi di Gavi white from Cortese.
  • Azienda Agricola TinteroAzienda Agricola Tintero is a wine producer in Piemonte.
  • Azienda Agricola ViginDavide Viglino makes wine at his family's Vigin estate in Treiso, with separate Barbarescos from Cottà and Montersino alongside Langhe Nebbiolo and Barbera d'Alba.
  • Azienda Vitivinicola BalbianoBalbiano grows Freisa in the hills around Turin and makes it as still and sparkling wine, including Freisa di Chieri from the vineyard at Villa della Regina in the city.
  • Azienda Vitivinicola Gianni DogliaGianni and Paola Doglia run their family estate in Castagnole delle Lanze, making two Moscato d'Asti wines alongside reds including Barbera d'Asti and Nizza.
  • Balbiano MelchiorreThe Balbiano family makes dry Freisa di Chieri in the Turin hills, including a wine from the restored vineyard at Villa della Regina inside Turin.
  • Borgo MaraglianoBorgo Maragliano makes sparkling wine in Piemonte using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in bottle.
  • Bosio Family EstatesBosio Family Estates makes Moscato d'Asti in Santo Stefano Belbo and owns Belcolle, whose wines include Barolo and Barbaresco from named Langhe vineyards.
  • Braida di Giacomo BolognaBraida makes Barbera in Rocchetta Tanaro, from the lightly sparkling La Monella to Bricco dell'Uccellone, a Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged in French oak barrels.
  • BroviaCristina and Elena Brovia run their family's estate in Castiglione Falletto with winemaker Alex Sanchez, making separate vineyard Barolos aged in large oak casks and bottled without filtration.
  • Bruna GrimaldiBruna Grimaldi's family estate farms organically in Serralunga d'Alba and Grinzane Cavour, making Barolo Badarina alongside Dolcetto, Barbera and a white from Arneis.
  • Bruno GiacosaBruna Giacosa runs the Bruno Giacosa estate, making Nebbiolo wines from Falletto in Serralunga d'Alba for Barolo and from Asili and Rabajà for Barbaresco.
  • Bruno RoccaBruno Rocca's family estate sits in the Rabajà vineyard area of Barbaresco, where its Nebbiolo wines age first in small oak barrels and then in larger casks.
  • Ca' BarunCa' Barun is an Italian wine producer.
  • Ca' de LionCa' de Lion is a Ghione family sparkling wine house in Canelli, making dry wines from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, including Alta Langa.
  • Ca' del BaioThe Grasso family makes Barbaresco Asili at Ca' del Baio in Treiso, alongside Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba.
  • Cantina Bartolo MascarelloMaria Teresa Mascarello runs this small estate in Barolo, blending Nebbiolo from several vineyards into one Barolo and ageing it in large old oak casks.
  • Cantina Nada GiuseppeThe Nada family makes Barbaresco from its Casot vineyard in Treiso, ageing the wine in large old oak barrels, with Riesling also in the range.
  • Cantina Sant EvasioCantina Sant'Evasio grows its own grapes around Nizza Monferrato, making Barbera d'Asti and Nizza reds alongside a white Langhe Arneis.
  • Cantina Sociale di CasorzoCantina Sociale di Casorzo is a grower-owned cooperative in Monferrato, making Malvasia di Casorzo d'Asti, a sweet, lightly sparkling red from Malvasia Nera grapes.
  • Cantina Terre del BaroloBased in Castiglione Falletto, the Terre del Barolo cooperative brings together growers across the Barolo zone and blends Nebbiolo from all eleven villages in its Undicicomuni wine.
  • Cantina Vallebelbo SCACantina Vallebelbo is a cooperative of Langhe grape growers whose wines include Moscato d'Asti and Miravento, a gently sparkling white.
  • Cantine dei Marchesi di Barolo S.p.aThe Abbona family runs Marchesi di Barolo from cellars in Barolo village, making wines including Barolo Cannubi from the vineyard of that name.
  • Cantine PirovanoCantine Pirovano makes Duca di Aleramo Barbera d'Asti from Piemonte's Monferrato hills, a red with cherry fruit and bright acidity.
  • Cantine VolpiCantine Volpi is a family winery in Tortona, making Timorasso La Zerba, a full-bodied white from its Cascina La Zerba estate in Volpedo.
  • Cantine Volpi srlTortona's Cantine Volpi makes Timorasso Derthona from a local white grape, alongside an organic Era range that includes wines from elsewhere in Italy.
  • Casa Vinicola MarencoThree Marenco sisters run this family estate in Strevi, making sweet, lightly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui and Moscato d'Asti from their own grapes.
  • Cascina CappelleCascina Cappelle is a family estate on a limestone hill in Mongardino, ageing its Barbera d'Asti in both small French oak barrels and larger wooden casks.
  • Cascina ChiccoFrom its base in Canale, the Faccenda family's Cascina Chicco makes white Roero Arneis and Nebbiolo reds from vineyards across Roero, Barolo and Barbaresco.
  • Cascina CorteCascina Corte farms old Dolcetto vines on the San Luigi hills outside Dogliani and makes part of its range, including Nascetta and Nebbiolo, in terracotta vessels.
  • Cascina Disa - Elio SandriAt Cascina Disa on Perno Hill in Monforte d'Alba, Elio Sandri makes Barolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, fermenting in cement and ageing in old Slavonian oak casks.
  • Cascina GentileDaniele Oddone runs Cascina Gentile in Capriata d'Orba, making Ovada reds from Dolcetto and white wines from Cortese in Gavi and Timorasso in the Colli Tortonesi.
  • Cascina La BarbatellaCascina La Barbatella in Nizza Monferrato makes La Vigna dell'Angelo from old Barbera vines, alongside Sonvico, a blend of Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Cascina LuisinRoberto Minuto runs Cascina Luisin in Barbaresco's Rabajà district, making separate Barbaresco wines from the Rabajà, Asili and Sorì Paolin vineyards.
  • Cascina MassaraThe Burlotto family's Cascina Massara grows its grapes in Verduno, making Barolo from the Massara and Monvigliero vineyards alongside a light Verduno Pelaverga red.
  • Cascina RabaglioCascina Rabaglio sits just outside Barbaresco, making separate Barbaresco wines from Gaia Principe and Meruzzano, with Langhe Arneis and Riesling among its whites.
  • Cascina VignaStefano and Massimo Gozzelino run Cascina Vigna on the southern slope of Bricco Lù in Piemonte, growing their own grapes for Barbera, Freisa and Nebbiolo wines.
  • Castello di NeiveCastello di Neive is a family estate in Neive, making Barbaresco from the Santo Stefano vineyard and ageing it in the castle's eighteenth-century vaults.
  • CavallottoCavallotto makes Barolo from its Bricco Boschis and Vignolo vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, ageing the wines in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • CerettoThe Ceretto family works from the outskirts of Alba, making separate Barolo wines from Brunate, Prapò and Bricco Rocche, and Barbaresco from Bricco Asili.
  • Chazalettes & Co.Chazalettes is a Turin vermouth house revived using the family's original recipes, with red, white and extra-dry versions flavoured with herbs and spices.
  • Colombo Antonio e FigliColombo Antonio e Figli is a family estate in Bubbio, making still Pinot Nero reds and Alta Langa sparkling wines, including a Chardonnay white.
  • ContrattoContratto makes dry Alta Langa sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in Bossolasco, ageing the bottles in its underground cellars beneath Canelli.
  • Cossetti Clemente e Figli S.r.l.Clementina and Giulia Cossetti run this family estate in Castelnuovo Belbo, growing mainly Barbera and Moscato and making Moscato d'Asti from the San Colombano property.
  • Costa di Bussia - Tenuta ArnulfoCosta di Bussia grows Nebbiolo and Dolcetto on the Bussia hill in Monforte d'Alba, making Barolo aged in large Slavonian oak casks alongside Langhe Nebbiolo and Dolcetto d'Alba.
  • Crissante AlessandriaCrissante Alessandria is a family estate in La Morra, making Barolo from its holdings across the village and separate bottlings from the Capalot and Galina vineyards.
  • CuvageCuvage is a sparkling wine house in Acqui Terme, using grapes including Nebbiolo for wines whose bubbles develop in the bottle and Moscato, Cortese and Brachetto for those made in tanks.
  • Dacasto DuilioDacasto Duilio is a family estate in Agliano Terme, making Barbera d'Asti and Nizza reds alongside Chardonnay and Alta Langa sparkling wine.
  • Damilano Azienda AgricolaDamilano is a family estate in Barolo village, making separate vineyard bottlings including Cannubi and ageing its Cannubi Riserva for seven years before release.
  • DezzaniDezzani works with cooperative growers across Monferrato and the Langhe from its base in Cocconato, bottling Nebbiolo as Barolo and Barbaresco.
  • Diego ConternoDiego Conterno and his son Stefano farm in Monforte d'Alba, making Barolo from the Ginestra vineyard alongside reds from Barbera and Dolcetto and a white from Nascetta.
  • Diego MorraDiego Morra works from the family farmstead in Verduno, making Barolo from the Monvigliero vineyard and a Langhe rosé from Nebbiolo.
  • E. Pira & Figli - Chiara BoschisChiara Boschis makes Barolo in Barolo village, bottling Cannubi and Mosconi as separate vineyard wines alongside Via Nuova, a blend from vineyards across three villages.
  • Ettore GermanoThe Germano family makes separate vineyard Barolos in Serralunga d'Alba, while its higher vineyards at Cigliè supply Riesling, Chardonnay and Alta Langa sparkling wines.
  • Fletcher WinesAustralian winemaker David Fletcher makes Nebbiolo-led wines, including Barbaresco from Faset and Ronchi, at a converted railway station in Barbaresco village.
  • FontanabiancaThe Pola family's Fontanabianca estate in Neive makes Barbaresco from the Bordini and Serraboella vineyards, alongside Arneis and Barbera.
  • Francesco Rinaldi & FigliSisters Paola and Piera Rinaldi run Francesco Rinaldi & Figli in Barolo village, making separate vineyard Barolos aged in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • FrascaFrasca grows grapes around Nizza Monferrato and Moasca in the Monferrato hills, where winemaker Matteo Gerbi makes reds from Barbera, Freisa and Grignolino.
  • Fratelli AlessandriaFratelli Alessandria is a family estate in Verduno, making Barolo from San Lorenzo and Gramolere alongside Speziale, a pepper-scented red from the local Pelaverga Piccolo grape.
  • Fratelli CigliutiClaudia and Silvia Cigliuti run this family estate in Neive, making both Barbaresco and Barbera d'Alba from the Serraboella hill.
  • Fratelli FrancoliThe Francoli family's Torraccia del Piantavigna winery in the Novara hills makes Nebbiolo-based Ghemme and Gattinara reds, ageing them in large oak casks.
  • Fratelli Martini Secondo LuigiBased in Cossano Belbo, Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi makes Prosecco from Veneto-grown Glera grapes under the Casa Sant'Orsola label, alongside aperitivo drinks.
  • Fratelli Serio & Battista BorgognoFratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno is a family estate on Barolo's Cannubi hill, blending its three parcels into Barolo Cannubi and ageing the wine in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • GajaGaja is a Piemonte producer making Barbaresco from estate-grown Nebbiolo, alongside Barolo and Gaia & Rey, a white Chardonnay from vineyards in Treiso and Serralunga d'Alba.
  • GaresioGaresio makes Barolo from Nebbiolo grown in Serralunga d'Alba, Nizza from Barbera in Castelnuovo Calcea, and Alta Langa sparkling wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
  • Giacomo Borgogno & FigliGiacomo Borgogno & Figli makes Barolo in Piemonte's Langhe hills, including wines from Cannubi, Liste and Fossati, with long ageing in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • Giacomo ConternoGiacomo Conterno grows Nebbiolo in Serralunga d'Alba for Barolo, ageing Cascina Francia in large Slavonian oak casks and giving Monfortino Riserva a longer stay in wood.
  • Giacomo GrimaldiFerruccio and Alberto Grimaldi run this family Barolo estate, making separate wines from Le Coste in Barolo, Ravera in Novello and Fornaci in Monforte d'Alba.
  • Giacosa FratelliGiacosa Fratelli comes from Piemonte, Italy.
  • Gianfranco AlessandriaVittoria and Marta Alessandria run their family's estate in Monforte d'Alba, making Barolo from the San Giovanni vineyard alongside Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba.
  • Giovanni AlmondoGiovanni Almondo is a Roero estate in Montà d'Alba specialising in white wines from Arneis, with vineyard parcels harvested and made into wine separately.
  • Giovanni SordoThe Sordo family makes eight separate vineyard Barolos from its base in Castiglione Falletto, fermenting in stainless steel and ageing in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • Giulio CocchiCocchi makes drinks flavoured with herbs and spices in Asti, including Barolo Chinato, Storico Vermouth di Torino and the bittersweet Americano aperitif.
  • Giuseppe MascarelloGiuseppe Mascarello is a family estate in the Langhe making Barolo from the Monprivato vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, with ageing in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • Guasti Clemente e FigliGuasti Clemente e Figli is a family winery in Nizza Monferrato, making Nizza Riserva from its oldest Barbera vines alongside Barolo and Alta Langa sparkling wine.
  • Josetta SaffirioSara Vezza leads Josetta Saffirio in Monforte d'Alba, making Barolo from the Castelletto hillside alongside Langhe Nebbiolo, rosé and a white from the local Rossese Bianco grape.
  • Kaliro SpiritsKaliro Spirits makes its 9diDANTE vermouth range in Alba, using Piemonte wines from grapes including Dolcetto, Cortese, Arneis and Nebbiolo, with each herb and spice extracted separately.
  • La SpinettaThe Rivetti family's La Spinetta began in Castagnole delle Lanze, making Moscato d'Asti from the Bricco Quaglia vineyard, and now also produces Barbera, Barbaresco and Barolo.
  • LaficaiaAt Laficaia in Casalotto di Mombarruzzo, Enrico Piantato makes Barbera d'Asti from inherited family land, alongside sparkling wines that also include Barbera.
  • Le Colline SrlLe Colline brings together farming families with vineyards in the Langhe and Monferrato, making Barbera d'Alba, Monferrato Nebbiolo and Barolo Riserva from their own grapes.
  • Luigi PiraThe Pira family farms in Serralunga d'Alba, making separate Barolo wines from Margheria, Marenca and Vigna Rionda alongside reds from Dolcetto and Barbera.
  • Luigi VogheraLivio Voghera runs his family's estate in Tetti, Neive, making Barbaresco and other Langhe reds aged in large old oak casks, with Arneis among the whites.
  • MalviraMalvirà is a family-run Roero estate specialising in Arneis and Nebbiolo, with Massimo Damonte managing the vineyards and Roberto overseeing the cellar.
  • Mancino VermouthGiancarlo Mancino makes vermouth at a family distillery in Asti, with a range that includes dry Secco, barrel-aged Vecchio and Chinato based on Barbera d'Asti.
  • Marchesi di BaroloThe Abbona family runs Marchesi di Barolo below the village's castle, making Barolo from Nebbiolo vineyards across the Langhe, including Cannubi.
  • Marco BonfanteSiblings Marco and Micaela Bonfante run this Nizza Monferrato estate, whose Albarone red is made from Albarossa grapes, with part of the harvest dried before fermentation.
  • Marco PorelloBased in Canale in the Roero, Marco Porello makes reds from Nebbiolo and Barbera and whites from Arneis and Favorita, using vineyards in Canale and Vezza d'Alba.
  • Margherita OttoAlan Manley's Margherita Otto estate in Monforte d'Alba makes a Barolo that brings together Nebbiolo from four parcels across Monforte, Serralunga d'Alba and Barolo.
  • Mario MarengoMarco Marengo, his wife Jenny and son Stefano run this La Morra family estate, making separate Barolos from the Brunate and Bricco delle Viole vineyards.
  • Martini & RossiMartini & Rossi produces vermouth and sparkling wines at Pessione, south-east of Turin, with a range that includes herbal Rosso, sweeter Bianco and Moscato-based Asti.
  • Massimo Rivetti Family FarmMassimo Rivetti and his three sons farm vineyards around Neive, Mango and Alba, making a range that includes Barolo, Barbaresco and Langhe Nebbiolo.
  • MassolinoAt their family estate in Serralunga d'Alba, Franco, Roberto and Paola Massolino make Barolo from named vineyards, including Vigna Rionda, with ageing in large oak casks.
  • Matteo Ascheri Azienda AgricolaMatteo Ascheri and his son Giuseppe run the family winery in Bra, making Barolo from Langhe vineyards alongside Verduno Pelaverga and Gavi del Comune di Gavi.
  • Mauro MolinoMauro Molino's family estate in La Morra makes separate Barolos from Conca and Berri in La Morra and Perno in Monforte d'Alba.
  • Mauro SebasteFrom a winery in Alba, Mauro Sebaste makes wines from the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, including Barolo from the Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba.
  • Mauro VeglioMauro Veglio is based in La Morra and makes Barolo from vineyards across four communes, with most wines aged in used French oak barrels and Paiagallo in larger casks.
  • Mauro Veglio Azienda AgricolaAt Cascina Nuova in La Morra's Annunziata hamlet, the Veglio family makes Barolo from named vineyards including Arborina, ageing most wines in used French oak barrels.
  • MGM Mondo del VinoMGM Mondo del Vino is a producer and wine merchant in Priocca, buying grapes from growers for labels including Riva Leone Barbera, Angelo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Sonovino from Puglia.
  • Michele ReverditoMichele and Sabina Reverdito run their family estate in La Morra, making separate Barolos from vineyards across four communes, as well as Verduno Pelaverga and Langhe Nebbiolo.
  • Monchiero Fratelli Azienda AgricolaVittorio, Luca and Stefano Monchiero make Barolo from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto and La Morra, ageing it in large Slavonian oak casks.
  • MontalberaThe Morando family's Montalbera estate in Castagnole Monferrato grows Ruchè, an aromatic red grape, alongside Barbera, Grignolino and Viognier.
  • MonterusticoThe Vaira family's Monterustico estate in Farigliano farms old Dolcetto vineyards for its Dogliani red, which ages in stainless steel.
  • Nada FiorenzoBruno and Danilo Nada run this family estate in Treiso, making separate Barbarescos from Nebbiolo grown in the Manzola, Rombone and Montaribaldi vineyards.
  • NOAHAndrea Mosca and Giovanna Pepe Diaz founded NOAH in Brusnengo, northern Piemonte, where they make Nebbiolo-led reds including Bramaterra Salero, aged in used oak.
  • Paolo ScavinoElisa and Enrica Scavino run this family estate in Castiglione Falletto, making Barolo from vineyards across eight communes and fermenting each plot separately.
  • ParussoMarco and Tiziana Parusso run their family estate in Bussia, Monforte d'Alba, making separate Barolos from the Bussia, Mosconi and Mariondino vineyards.
  • Pelissero Az. Agr. VitivinicolaGiorgio Pelissero runs this Treiso family estate, making Barbaresco from estate-grown Nebbiolo alongside wines from Barbera and Dolcetto.
  • PerlinoPerlino produces sparkling Asti from Moscato Bianco and a range of vermouths at its cellars around Asti and Montiglio Monferrato.
  • Pico MaccarioBased in Mombaruzzo, Pico Maccario makes Barbera from its Monferrato vineyards, with Langhe holdings supplying Nebbiolo for Barbaresco and Barolo, including Cannubi.
  • Piero BenevelliIn Monforte d'Alba, Massimo Benevelli makes separate Barolos from Le Coste di Monforte, Mosconi and Ravera di Monforte, using the same fermentation and ageing methods for each.
  • Piero BussoPiero Busso and his son Pierguido farm Nebbiolo around Neive and Treiso for Barbaresco, including Mondino and Albesani Vigna Borgese, with ageing in large oak casks.
  • Pio CesarePio Cesare works from cellars in central Alba, making Barolo and Barbaresco from family-owned vineyards, with separate bottlings from Ornato, Mosconi and Il Bricco.
  • Podere Ruggeri CorsiniLoredana Addari and Nicola Argamante run Podere Ruggeri Corsini in Monforte d'Alba, making separate Barolos from Bricco San Pietro and Bussia alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and Langhe Nebbiolo.
  • Poderi Aldo ConternoAldo Conterno's sons run this family estate in Bussia, Monforte d'Alba, making three Barolos from individual vineyards and Granbussia, a blend of all three sites.
  • Poderi CellarioFausto and Cinzia Cellario farm hillside vineyards around Carrù in the western Langhe, making Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and lightly sparkling wines from Nascetta and Moscato Giallo.
  • Poderi CollaPoderi Colla brings grapes from its Langhe properties to a cellar in Alba, making Barolo Bussia Dardi Le Rose, Barbaresco Roncaglie and Bricco del Drago, a blend of Dolcetto and Nebbiolo.
  • Poderi e Cantine OdderoBased in Santa Maria di La Morra, Poderi e Cantine Oddero makes Barolo from vineyards in La Morra, Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga d'Alba, including Brunate and Vignarionda.
  • Poderi Fogliati di Annalisa ChiappaAnnalisa Chiappa and her brother Guido run Poderi Fogliati on Pugnane hill, making Barolo and Langhe Nebbiolo from vineyards on the boundary between Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba.
  • Poderi Luigi EinaudiPoderi Luigi Einaudi is a family estate based in Dogliani, making Dolcetto di Dogliani alongside Barolo from its own Nebbiolo vineyards in the Langhe.
  • Poderi RosetSilvio Busca's Poderi Roset estate in Verduno makes Barolo and an unoaked red from Pelaverga Piccolo, alongside Barbera and Dolcetto.
  • PrunottoThe Antinori family's Prunotto estate in Alba makes Barolo and Barbaresco from named vineyards as well as Barbera from the Langhe and Monferrato.
  • RattiPietro Ratti runs the family estate in Annunziata, La Morra, where the Barolo range includes Marcenasco, made from Nebbiolo grown on local clay and limestone soils.
  • Revello FratelliRevello Fratelli is based in Annunziata, La Morra, making separate Barolos from Giachini, Conca and Gattera, as well as Cerretta in Serralunga d'Alba.
  • RicossaRicossa farms vineyards at Castel Boglione in Monferrato and works with growers across the Langhe and Roero, producing Barbera d'Asti, Barbaresco and reds made with partially dried grapes.
  • Rizieri Società Agricola SempliceArturo Verrotti di Pianella's Rizieri estate in Diano d'Alba makes Arneis and Langhe reds, with a separate Nebbiolo vineyard at Silio in La Morra supplying Barolo.
  • Roagna Azienda Agricola I Paglieri S.SAlfredo and Luca Roagna make Barbaresco and Barolo from named Langhe vineyards, including Pajè, Asili and Pira, with separate bottlings from older vines.
  • RocchevibertiClaudio Viberti runs Roccheviberti in Castiglione Falletto, making separate Barolos from Rocche di Castiglione and Bricco Boschis, alongside Barbera and Dolcetto.
  • SagaceSagace makes Langhe Nebbiolo from Piemonte, aged in old oak and concrete, and a Sicilia Nero d'Avola fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel.
  • San Biagio Azienda Agricola di Giovanni RoggeroThe Roggero family's San Biagio estate in La Morra makes Barolo from named local vineyards, Barbaresco from Treiso and Alta Langa sparkling wines from Pinot Noir.
  • San SilvestroThe Sartirano family runs San Silvestro in Novello, making Barolo, Gavi and Barbera, including a red made from Barbera grapes dried on racks before pressing.
  • Santamaria di Walter VibertiWalter Viberti makes Barolo Capalòt and Langhe Nebbiolo Freròt from a single Nebbiolo vineyard in Santa Maria di La Morra, choosing between the wines during ageing.
  • ScarpaBased in Nizza Monferrato, Scarpa makes Barbera d'Asti from Monferrato vineyards and Nebbiolo wines from the Langhe, with long ageing in barrel and bottle before release.
  • Società Agricola MontalberaMontalbera grows the aromatic red grape Ruché in Castagnole Monferrato, making wines that range from stainless-steel-aged La Tradizione to oak-aged Il Fondatore Riserva.
  • Società Agricola Tenuta Santa Caterina S.R.L.Tenuta Santa Caterina in Grazzano Badoglio, Monferrato, makes Grignolino in two styles: stainless-steel-aged Arlandino and the longer-aged Monferace, alongside Barbera from the Vignalina vineyard.
  • SottimanoThe Sottimano family farms Nebbiolo around Neive and Treiso, making separate Barbarescos from Basarin, Cottà, Pajorè, Fausoni and Currà, all bottled without filtration.
  • Stefano FarinaThe Farina family's estates in Piedmont make Dolcetto and Barbera at San Quirico in Diano d'Alba and Barolo at Cascina La Traversa.
  • Tenuta Bricco San GiorgioDavide Laiolo runs Tenuta Bricco San Giorgio in Vinchio, Monferrato, making two wines from his vineyards: a Viognier white and a Nebbiolo rosé.
  • Tenuta il FalchettoThe Forno brothers run Tenuta il Falchetto across the Langhe and Monferrato hills, making Moscato d'Asti, Barbera and Alta Langa sparkling wines.
  • Tenuta La FiammengaAt Tenuta La Fiammenga in Cioccaro di Penango, cousins Paolo and Guido Sartirano make Barbera d'Asti, including Pajon, fermented slowly in oak with prolonged skin contact.
  • Tenuta la MeridianaTenuta La Meridiana is a family estate in Montegrosso d'Asti, making Barbera d'Asti aged in concrete as Le Quattro Terre and in French oak as Bricco Sereno.
  • Tenuta La PergolaAlessandra Bodda runs Tenuta La Pergola in Cisterna d'Asti, making Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo, Roero Arneis and local reds from Barbera and Croatina.
  • Tenuta MontemagnoTenuta Montemagno makes Monferrato wines from Timorasso, Sauvignon, Barbera and Syrah in Montemagno, Asti.
  • Tenuta San MauroMauro and Davide Bianco run Tenuta San Mauro in Castagnole delle Lanze, between Asti and Alba, making Barbaresco and Alta Langa sparkling wines.
  • Tenuta Santa CaterinaAt Tenuta Santa Caterina in Grazzano Badoglio, winemaker Luciana Biondo makes Monferrato wines from Grignolino, Freisa and Barbera, alongside the estate's Illegale Nebbiolo.
  • Tenute Cisa Asinari Dei Marchesi di GresyThe di Grésy family makes Barbaresco at Martinenga, a vineyard surrounding its winery near Barbaresco village, with separate bottlings from the Camp Gros and Gaiun parcels.
  • Tenute SellaTenute Sella makes Nebbiolo-led reds in Lessona and Bramaterra, two small wine appellations in the Biella hills of northern Piemonte where the family has long held vineyards.
  • Terre del BaroloTerre del Barolo is a grower cooperative in Castiglione Falletto, drawing grapes from all eleven Barolo villages for wines ranging from tank-aged Langhe Nebbiolo to Barolo from named vineyards.
  • Torini DistillatiThe Vergnano family runs Torino Distillati in Moncalieri, south of Turin, producing Hotel Starlino vermouth and aperitifs, including a Rosso vermouth aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels.
  • TrediberriBased in Berri, a hamlet of La Morra, Trediberri makes Barolo from the Rocche dell'Annunziata vineyard and Langhe Nebbiolo intended for early drinking.
  • Viberti GiovanniClaudio Viberti runs this family estate in Vergne, making Barolo from Bricco delle Viole, San Pietro and La Volta, alongside Barbera d'Asti under the Collejato label.
  • ViettiVietti is based in Castiglione Falletto, making Barolo from named vineyards including Rocche di Castiglione, Brunate and Lazzarito, alongside Barbera and the white Roero Arneis.
  • VinoryVinory works with winemakers across Piemonte to produce wines including Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero Arneis and Nizza, with separate responsibilities for named vineyards.
  • ViottiThe Viotti family farms in Castel Rocchero in Monferrato, making an oak-aged red from Albarossa and Cartòs, a lightly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui.
  • Vite ColteVite Colte is a grower-owned cooperative in Barolo with a range centred on Barbera, from steel-aged Rosso Fuoco to oak-aged Barbera d'Asti and Nizza.

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Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo grows alongside Barbera, Dolcetto and other local grapes in Piemonte. Langhe Nebbiolo generally reaches the market earlier than Barolo, including when both wines come from the same producer and vintage.

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