Nebbiolo

Originally from Piedmont (I) where it is used to produce the great wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, Nebbiolo is one of the oldest varieties in Europe, first recorded in 1266. Its name comes from nebbia (meaning mist), in reference to the down that covers its grapes. DNA tests have shown it to be the parent of several varieties in the north of Italy, such as Freisa and Nebbiolo Rosé. In Switzerland, this late-ripening variety has been grown since the 1970s, but its presence is minimal and its wines are highly tannic and full-bodied.