Piedmont Wine Guide: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Piedmont, in north-west Italy, is famous for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. Its wines range from fragrant, tannic reds to crisp whites and gently sparkling Moscato.
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Oregon is one of America's leading cool-climate wine regions. It is particularly celebrated for elegant Pinot Noir, but also produces excellent Chardonnay, sparkling wines and increasingly interesting Gamay.
Piedmont, in north-west Italy, is famous for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. Its wines range from fragrant, tannic reds to crisp whites and gently sparkling Moscato.
Pinot Grigio, also called Pinot Gris, makes whites ranging from crisp pear-and-citrus styles to rich, spiced wines. Northern Italy and Alsace are famous sources, offering refreshing everyday bottles and textured wines for food.
There isn’t a single “best” wine with salmon, but Pinot Noir is often considered the most versatile overall choice thanks to its bright acidity, silky tannins and delicate red fruit. For sashimi, choose dry Riesling or Champagne. For grilled salmon, Chardonnay and Gamay are excellent alternatives.
A lightly oaked Chardonnay is one of the most reliable wines for roast chicken. Its fresh acidity, moderate body and subtle oak complement crispy skin and juicy meat without overpowering the dish. Pinot Noir and dry Chenin Blanc are excellent alternatives.
Jura is a small eastern French wine region bordering Switzerland, renowned for Savagnin, Vin Jaune, distinctive oxidative wines, elegant Chardonnay and light, fragrant reds made from native grapes.
Gamay is a fresh, aromatic red grape best known in Beaujolais. Expect red fruit and gentle tannins, from juicy early-drinking wines to more structured crus.
Pinot Noir is an elegant red grape that produces light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, soft tannins and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose and earthy notes. Originally from Burgundy, it now excels in cool-climate regions worldwide.
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