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Barbaresco

/bar-bah-RES-koh/

DOCG for Nebbiolo wines from Piedmont, Italy.

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Full Definition

Barbaresco is a DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, producing wines exclusively from Nebbiolo. Often called Barolo's sibling, it's typically more elegant and earlier-maturing than Barolo due to warmer, lower-elevation vineyards. Famous producers include Gaja, Produttori del Barbaresco, and Bruno Giacosa. The commune and two others (Neive, Treiso) comprise the zone.

Related Terms

nebbiolobarolopiedmont

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