In northern Italy, in the shadow of the Alps, is the Piedmont.  

Here you'll find the pride of the Piedmont and some say the finest wines of Italy - Barolo and Barbaresco.  

Even if you don't speak Italian you'll be saying "Molto Bene" when you have one of these beauties.   They're 100 percent Nebbiolo wines, a grape that gives complexity a new name . . . with layers of flavors that keep emerging as the wine matures.  

Production is pretty small, so prices are pretty high.  

Barolo is arguably the king of Italian wine with massive fruit and structure.   This wine can age for decades.   Barbaresco is like a first cousin.   It comes from lower altitude vineyards which ripen earlier . . . a bit softer but no less powerful.  

Barolo and Barbaresco rival the best of Bordeaux or California Cab.  

Decant these wines or open them a few hours before drinking to release the big flavor, and then savor the beautiful floral aroma and wallop of taste.  

Molto Bene!  

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