Piedmont is a pilgrimage site for wine enthusiasts
In the wine world, Piedmont in Barolo and
Barbaresco is famous for being a pair of two-timers
There is also Garvey, which is rich in white wine, and Asti, which is a best-selling sparkling wine
Piedmont has 19 DOCG regions and 43 DOC regions
It is the star appellation of Italy's wine region
Piedmont "Piedmont" means "foot of the mountain"
It is located in the foothills of the Alps
Winters are colder, with temperatures around -4°C
Summers are dry and hot, with temperatures often reaching 35-38°C
The temperature difference between day and night in spring and autumn is very large
It provides an ideal environment for growing grapes
Nebiolo – Italy's "fog"
Nebiolo is derived from the Italian "Nebbia", which means fog
Nebioro although the production is lower than that of Barbera
But it is recognized as the "queen of red grapes" in the Piedmont appellation
Nebiolo grapes have a high tannin content and produce wines
Known for its "red cherries, tars and roses"
While tasting Nebbiolo wines
The tannins felt in the front of the mouth are more astringent
Piedmont's excellent Nebiolo wines
Best performed in 10-15 years of age
It has delicate aromas of roses, cherries and figs
Barolo – The King of Wine
Barolo's red wines are classics of Nebbiolo
Barolo wines are powerful in style and complex in aroma
It has the reputation of "the king's wine, the king of wine"
Young Barolo tannins are extremely strong, even tight
It takes a long time to age to make it silky
Generally, barolo cocktails are aged for at least 3 years before being marketed
Reserve grades are aged for at least 5 years
Barbaresco – Queen of Wine
The Barbaresco appellation is also dominated by Nebioro
But barbaresco's soil is predominantly limestone
Diurnal climate change is smaller, and the grapes grow and mature faster and the skin is thinner
Wines are produced with few tannins, light colours and fewer phenols
Thus, Barbaresco wines
Wines are generally lighter, with fewer tannins and more elegant
The price is also not as high as in Barolo
PrunoTo Park
From the Anthony family
The Prenotto winery has been famous since the last century
It has always been a model for the production of excellent Italian wines
It is also a classic representation of Barolo and Barbaresco wines