Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 95

A Guide to Piedmont Wines: From Nebbiolo to Moscato d’Asti

Air Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

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Are you ready to uncover why the Piedmont region of Italy, often overshadowed by the famed Tuscan hills, is a hidden gem in the wine world? 

Would it surprise you to learn that there are many similarities between the famed Burgundy region and the Piedmont region?

Today, I’m diving into the intricate geography of Piedmont and rich history that makes it such a unique wine region. I share the red wines you have probably heard of such as Barbera, Dolcetto, and the famed Nebbiolo grape, as well as lesser known indigenous varieties like Freisa and Ruché. I’m also digging into the similarities and differences between Barolo and Barbareso. And we can’t skip the white wines! I share about Gavi and Moscato d’Asti. And finally, you simply cannot drink Italian wine without food! So, I touch on the region’s French influences that create a truly unique culinary experience.

If you are ready to understand the nuanced differences between Barolo and Barbaresco and learn about the amazing Italian wine beyond the familiar Tuscan landscape then this episode is for you!

MGA’s
Barolo 

• Barolo
• Castiglione Falletto
• Cherasco
• Diano d'Alba
• Grinzane Cavour
• La Morra
• Monforte d'Alba
• Novello
• Roddi
• Serralunga d'Alba
• Verduno
  
  

Barbaresco

• Barbaresco
• Terzo
• San Rocco
• Seno d’Elvio

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to the region of Piedmont, Italy
• The importance of Piedmont, Italy in wine
• Unique wine traditions in Piedmont
• Popular Piedmont wines
• Characteristics and flavors of the Nebbiolo grape
• Differences and similarities between Barolo and Barbaresco
• History of Winemaking in Piedmont
• Geography of Piedmont and it’s impact on wine production
• Wine Classifications and Regional Variations
• The specific wine regions and communes in Piedmont
• Styles and Differences of Barolo and Barbaresco
• White Wines and Sparkling Wines in Piedmont
  
  

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