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With its powerful tannins and high
acidity, wines made from the Neb-
biolo grape are perfect with fatty,
rich winter foods. Wines made with
the Nebbiolo grape include Barolo,
“The King of Wines and the Wine
of Kings,” and Barbaresco, as well
as wines labeled as the varietal.
Two Nebbiolo Wines to Try
Aldo Conterno Barolo Colonello is
a high-end Barolo with flavors of
dark fruits, spice, and tobacco. It
costs around $200 per bottle, so it’s
a great special occasion wine; try it
with your celebratory holiday prime
rib.
Produttori del Barbaresco Montest-
efano costs around $60 per bottle,
and it’s a subtle and delicious Bar-
baresco with flavors of cherry and
blackberry jam. Try it with a hearty
winter dish such as beef stroganoff
or mushroom risotto.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
From France’s Rhône region,
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an
earthy, spicy, nuanced hearty
wine that pairs well with
winter foods. Châteauneuf-
du-Pape is made from a
blend of grapes from the
Rhône region, with the pre-
dominate grape in the blend
being Grenache. These wines
may also include Syrah and
Mourvèdre, and they have deep,
meaty, smoky flavors.
Two
Delicious
Châ-
sume during the winter can be big, bold,
and spicy reds; creamy, toasty, full-bodied
whites; warming fortified wines; sweet dessert
wines; or lush, celebratory sparkling wines.