Denominations

Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi and the rest: what the labels mean. 6 articles.

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Langhe DOC Explained: Piemonte's Widest Label, from Nebbiolo to Riesling (2026-11-03): Langhe is the label behind Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Riesling and dozens of house blends. What its rules allow, what they forbid, and what is changing.
Dogliani DOCG: Dolcetto's Home Hills and the Names on the Label (2026-10-13): A guide to Dogliani DOCG: four centuries of Dolcetto, the 2011 denomination, Dogliani versus Superiore, and the 76 place names allowed on the label.
Gavi Explained: Cortese, Eleven Comuni and What the Label Tells You (2026-10-11): Gavi is 100% Cortese from 11 comuni near the Ligurian border. Here is how to read its labels, where its three soils lie, and how the hot 2026 vintage turned out.

Roero's 2027 Award Winners: The Arneis and Nebbiolo the Guides Picked (2026-11-10): Roero had a strong year in the 2027 guides. A short guide to the denomination, then its award-winning Arneis and Nebbiolo, guide by guide.
Langhe DOC Explained: Piemonte's Widest Label, from Nebbiolo to Riesling (2026-11-03): Langhe is the label behind Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Riesling and dozens of house blends. What its rules allow, what they forbid, and what is changing.
Dogliani DOCG: Dolcetto's Home Hills and the Names on the Label (2026-10-13): A guide to Dogliani DOCG: four centuries of Dolcetto, the 2011 denomination, Dogliani versus Superiore, and the 76 place names allowed on the label.
Gavi Explained: Cortese, Eleven Comuni and What the Label Tells You (2026-10-11): Gavi is 100% Cortese from 11 comuni near the Ligurian border. Here is how to read its labels, where its three soils lie, and how the hot 2026 vintage turned out.
Alta Langa: How Piemonte Built a Sparkling Wine in the High Hills (2026-09-30): What Alta Langa DOCG is, how it began in 1990, what its rules demand, and a handful of bottles on the site that show the range.
Reading a Piemonte Wine Label: DOC, DOCG, and What They Actually Mean (2026-09-03): DOC, DOCG, the commune name, sometimes a vineyard name on top. Piemonte labels pack in a lot; here's what each layer is actually telling you.