Wine Chat: Tour of Italy – Piedmont, Nebbiolo and Barbera
This week we’re heading north to the foothills of the Alps and visiting the Piedmont region and taking a look at Nebbiolo and its little brother Barbera.
To discuss all this and more we are joined by BSC: Wine Science student Cal Lee
Wine of the Week
2021, Ravensworth Nebbiolo, Hilltops, N.S.W.
One of the great examples of modern Australian Neb, Brian Martin uses extended maceration and maturation in Foudre to develop this wines long structured tanin profile.
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If you’re interested in some other great Aussie examples of Barbera and Nebbiolo check these wines out
2020 Little Giant ‘Little Batch’ Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills
2024 Unico Zelo ‘Truffle Hound’ Nebbiolo, Barbera, Clare valley/ Adelaide Hills
2023 Vine Marson Barbera, Heathcote, Victoria
