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Piedmont – Full Bodied Wines, Fruity, Balanced and Delicious

Piedmont is my favourite wine region

Piedmont, a region nestled in the northwestern corner of Italy, is a wine lover’s paradise. Although mostly recognized for producing the famous Nebbiolo-based Barolo and Barbaresco wines, Piedmont has much more to offer than its iconic grape.

Pasquale Pelissero - Langhe - Italy - winery tour - The Good Gourmet
Photo courtesy of Pasquale Pelissero Wines

When people think of Piedmont, Italy, they often associate it with the famous Barolo (known as the “king of wines”) and Barbaresco both made from the Nebbiolo grape.

However, this breathtaking region has much more to offer beyond just Nebbiolo. The area boasts other notable grapes such as Barbera, Dolcetto, and Moscato Bianco, each producing unique flavors and aromas.

It is essential to note that the quality of wine is highly dependent on the terroir and production area. Piedmont’s unique terrain consisting of 30.3% hills, 26.4% plains and 43.3% mountains is one of the key factors contributing to its exceptional wines.

The diverse landscape of Piedmont allows for a broad range of climate and soil conditions that benefit various grape varietals.

By exploring beyond Nebbiolo, wine enthusiasts can discover an array of high-quality wines that reflect the best of Piedmont’s terroir.

Wine tasting experiences

Ferraris - wine cellar - wine tour - Piemonte - The Good Gourmet

Ferraris Agricola

Ferraris Agricola is Luca Ferraris, leading the family winery: an entrepreneurial vision of the territory in the name of his great passion for Ruchè. The...

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Vini Ioppa - Northern Piedmont - wine tasting - The Good Gourmet

Vini Ioppa

Founded in 1852 and now run by the 7th generation, Ioppa is one of the oldest, continuously operated, family-owned wineries in the hilly territory of...

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Ca di Caire - Vineyard Tour - Roero - Piedmont - Italy - The Good Gourmet

Cà di Cairé

My name is Emanuele Rolfo and I am a wine producer in Roero, the hilly region North of the Tanaro river, in Piedmont. The passion...

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La Masera - Erbaluce - Wine Tasting - Turin Italy - The Good Gourmet

La Masera Winery

“We used to oberve our grandparents waiting all year long, fearing one of those summer storms that could destroy the whole harvest … but finally,...

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When it comes to choosing a favorite wine, the decision can be quite challenging. However, when it comes to my preferences, I tend to lean towards a particular type of wine that I find absolutely delectable.

I have a special affinity for sweet wines, regardless of whether they are red or white, and I’m fortunate enough to live in a region where both are produced in abundance. I can’t get enough of their delectable taste and find them to be the perfect complement to many meals.

That being said, my second choice would have to go to fruity wines, particularly reds with high acidity and low tannins. A particular standout for me is the “Barbera” variety – its crisp, refreshing taste and bold fruity notes make it an excellent option for any occasion. 

Wine tasting experiences

Beppe Marino - Italy - Piedmont - Vinyard tour - The Good Gourmet

Beppe Marino

Beppe Marino winery was founded in 1972 in Santo Stefano Belbo, a town located between Langhe and Monferrato and a typical production area for the...

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Casa Goregn - Piedmont - Vineyard Tour - The Good Gourmet

Cascina Goregn

A few kilometers from Alba, on the left of the Tanaro, in the heart of the Roero, lies the town of Castagnito. Right here in...

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Giovanni Rosso - Piedmont - Italy - Vineyard Tour - The Good Gourmet

Giovanni Rosso

For over 100 years the Rosso family has owned the crus: Cerretta, La Serra, Broglio, Meriame, Sorano, Costa bella, Lirano and Damiano. At the beginning...

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Pasquale Pelissero - Langhe - Italy - winery tour - The Good Gourmet

Pasquale Pelissero

The Pelissero family has deep roots in Neive, in fact we are named after the small “borgata” Pelisseri, small fraction of the village of Neive....

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Ruggeri Corsini - Langhe Wine Tourism - The Good Gourmet

Podere Ruggeri Corsini

We are Loredana Addari and Nicola Argamante, both graduated in Agriculture and specialized in Viticulture and Oenology,and united by the same dream. In 1994 we...

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I had the opportunity to organize an amazing trip around Le Langhe region and visit some wineries. It was interesting to see how those wineries, even though they produce the same kind of wine, they are quite different because they use different production methods to make their wine. For example a white wine produced with arneis grapes (Langhe bianco wine), one was aged in steel, and the other one was aged in amphora. They will taste like two different wines.

Are you curious?  Do you want to learn more about the native grapes in Piedmont? Visiting this territory and tasting its wines will be a wonderful experience. You will feel extraordinary emotions, peace, beauty, and will also taste the most wonderful wine and food.

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