Another Italian favorite, Nebbiolo also has strong tannins and tons of acid. It’s a tricky wine, as the light color belies the insane flavor coming to smash you. It’s grown in northern Italy and is the grape behind the infamous Barolo and Barbaresco. The flavors of this wine get more interesting and complex as it ages, which is why it’s a great one to splurge on… and then save for a special occasion.
Drink with: gamey, fatty meats like wild boar, goose, duck, pork shank. Basically, this is what you’d drink if you’d just won a battle in the Middle Ages and were enjoying a celebratory feast.
