Get to know nebbiolo and its royal court of wines
When it comes to wine royalty, nebbiolo is considered by most to be the king, the queen and even the grande dame of Italy's royal court. Native to northwest Italy, the grape is responsible for some of the country's - and the world's - most sought-after wines.
Records show that nebbiolo has been grown and produced in northwestern Italy's Piedmont region, its likely birthplace (other theories abound), since at least the mid-1200s. Today, nebbiolo-based wines from the region are widely considered the best available anywhere.
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