Piedmont wines are one of best known italian wines around the
world. The production of wines in Piedmont is one of the most
relevant in italy. Piedmont wines counts about 50 D.O.C. rated
wines (D.O.C. means: "Denominazione di Origine Controllata": the
Italians have strict controls on their wines, regulated by
specific laws to ensure origin, intrinsic quality, and
authenticity). The wine manufacturing in this area places his
roots in I century A.C. as evidenced by archeological retrives
in area.
One of secret of the quality of Piedmont wines is that the
grapes grows mainly on hills. This kind of cultivation causes
high costs and low quantities of grapes but that produces
excellent quality wines.
The Well known production zone of Piedmond is the "Langhe" where
noble red wines like Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto and
Nebbiolo are produced. Near the "Langhe" zone we found the
"Roero" with white wines like Arneis and Favorita. Near Asti we
found Barbera D'Asti, Moscato D'Asti, Grignolino, Ruchè and
Freisa wines. Moving near the border with liguria region, in the
zone called "Alto Monferrato" we found other excellent wines
like Brachetto, Gavi and Cortese.
The traditional Barolo and Barbaresco were admired almost as
cult wines, though often criticized as too elaborate for modern
palates. But the combination of favorable vintages and
perfection of techniques among winemakers, many of them young,
seems to be changing the old-fashioned image. Barolo and
Barbaresco have retained their ample dimensions while becoming
better balanced and more approachable than before.
Piedmont is a leading producer of sparkling wines. Foremost
among them is Asti, the world's most popular sweet bubbly wine.
The market for this fragrant white is actually larger abroad
than in Italy. In fact, worldwide demand is so great that a
shortage of Moscato di Canelli grapes has developed. Piedmont is
also a major producer of dry sparkling wines by both the
classical and charmat methods, though many of the Chardonnay and
Pinot grapes used for them originate outside the region, mainly
in neighboring Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy or in Trentino-Alto
Adige.
The best production of Piedmont wines are the strong red wines
that can be served with tipical Piedmont foods like truffles,
cheese and meat.
About the author:
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