The Piemonte region in northwest Italy produces a variety of crisp white wines and full-bodied red wines. Learn more about Piemonte wines from a professional sommelier in this free video series about how to pair, serve and pick Italian wines.
Piemonte wines that are made with the Nebbiolo grape age very well. Learn how to age Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Barbaresco wines pair well with heavy items, such as braised meats and hard cheese. Learn more about Barbaresco Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
The Italian red wine called Barbera uses grapes that are indigenous to northwest Italy. Learn more about Barbera Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
For many, Barolos are considered the best wine in Italy. Learn more about Barolo Piemonte wines in this free video from a professional sommelier.
The Dolcetto is an early ripening grape that makes excellent red wine. Learn more about Dolcetto Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
During the wine making process, wineries use different types of barrels for fermentation. Learn how Piemonte wineries use barrels to make wine in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Piemonte is a wine region that's located in northwest Italy, which produces Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto grapes. Learn more about this Italian wine region in this free video from a professional sommelier.
Northwest Italy is known for it's friendly people and excellent wineries. Get tips for planning a Italian wine tasting trip in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Nebbiolos are one of the most expensive of the Piemonte wines. Learn more about Nebbiolo Piemonte wines in this free video from a professional sommelier.
Nebbiolo wines generally come from family operated wineries in Italy. Learn more about Nebbiolo Italian wine in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Not only does the Piemonte region make great wines, they also make cheese! Learn how to pair Piemonte wines with cheese in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Food pairings differ for white and red Piemonte wines. Learn how to pair both white and red Piemonte wine with food in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Because of the wine making history in Piemonte, picking an Piemonte wine is a good bet. However, learn how to pick the best Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Ruero Arneis is a delicious Italian white wine that pairs with seafood, pork or chicken. Learn more about Ruero Arneis Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
White wine and red wine differ in how they are to be served. Learn how to serve both red and white Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.
Summary: Wine is a beverage almost as varied and unique as the people who drink it. This is largely due to the fact that the finished wine product has a memory that preserves minute influences of flavor, color, and acidity. The individual complexities of a wine can be determined by such factors as soil mixture, temperature variation, grape variety, vintage, natural flavoring, yeast and the fermentation process, aging, choice of wood barrel, and the list goes on. There is a large subculture built around wine and wine making because there’s something in it for just about everyone.
In this wide wine world, different regions produce countless wine varieties. A Spanish Pinot Noir and a Italian Pinot Noir differ from one another in their complexity, texture, and color. This is why so many wine lovers travel to wineries all over the world. In this free video series, learn about the wines from Piemonte. Situated in the Northwestern Italy, this wine region is known for producing crisp white wines and full bodied reds. Learn about the variety of wines: Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Barolo, and Barbera. Also, learn how these wines are fermented in barrels. Curious about how to pair Piemonte Italian wines with food and cheese? Our wine sommelier gives tips for delicious combinations. So, learn more about Italian wines, and explore the complexity of the Piemonte region today!
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Expert: Mark Middlebrook sells and writes about wine for Paul Marcus Wines in Oakland, California. When he's not in the wine shop, he's often picking grapes, tying vines, or making salami with wine maker friends in Italy's Piemonte region.