One of the best ways to explore Piedmont (or as they say “peh-ah-MON-tey”), Italy is through its Italian wines.
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Drink your way through the region and you’ll discover quite a range of styles: from the bold and age-worthy red wines of Nebbiolo to the delicate, sweet, fizzy white wines of Moscato d’Asti. If you didn’t know it already, Piedmont (Piemonte) is one of Italy’s most acclaimed wine-growing regions.
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Of Italy’s 20 major wine regions, Piedmont ranks 6th in the highest production volume.
It’s known for high quality and produces more DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita — Italy’s top wine classification) designated wines than any other region.
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In Piedmont, there are a total of 59 regions (including Barolo, Gabiano, Barbera d’Asti, etc.) and the name of the region is listed prominently on Piedmont wine labels (often noted alongside the variety).
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While regional names are numerous and complex, there are only a dozen or so grape varieties that highlight the most important wines of the area. Getting to know these grapes (and their wines) is a great way to get acquainted with the Piedmont culinary style and you’ll discover that the wines perfectly complement the region’s meaty, truffle-infused, rustic recipes.
