(The Langhe also produces wines from several other grape varieties, most notably the more affordable barbera, the most widely planted grape in Piemonte.) Pollak and King Family vineyards west of Charlottesville planted nebbiolo in the past few years, and other wineries are experimenting with it. Luca Paschina, Barboursville’s head winemaker and a native of Piemonte, planted just over an acre of nebbiolo in the late 1990s. Jeff White planted nebbiolo at his Glen Manor Vineyards in 2017 in part because of climate change. Barboursville Vineyards Nebbiolo Reserve 2020Three and one-half starsVirginia, $40This wine glides across the palate like silk.

Source: Washington Post November 13, 2024 21:03 UTC