Discover Our Selection of Piedmont Wines — Exceptional Terroir and Centuries-Old Tradition

Piedmont, located in north-western Italy, is one of the country’s most prestigious wine regions. Bordered by the Alps and shaped by a landscape of hills, morning mists and complex terroirs, it produces some of Italy’s most sought-after wines. Renowned for its deep, elegant and age-worthy reds, Piedmont is inseparable from Nebbiolo, the noble grape behind the legendary Barolo and Barbaresco.

A region of tradition, patience and precision, Piedmont is admired for the finesse of its wines, their tannic structure, aromatic complexity and remarkable ability to evolve over many years. From great age-worthy reds to the mineral whites of Gavi, and from Dolcetto and Barbera to Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont offers exceptional diversity, always guided by terroir expression and Italian elegance.

A Terroir of Hills, Mists and Great Finesse

Piedmont takes its name from its position “at the foot of the mountains”. Protected by the Alps, the region benefits from a temperate climate with marked continental influences, warm summers, long autumns and temperature variations that favour slow grape ripening. These conditions allow local grape varieties to develop great aromatic complexity while preserving freshness and structure.

Soils vary from one area to another: calcareous marls, clay, sand, silt and ancient geological formations all contribute to the diversity of styles. In the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, each hill, exposure and village brings a specific nuance to the wines. This precise reading of terroir is one of Piedmont’s greatest strengths.

Nebbiolo: Piedmont’s Noble Grape

Nebbiolo is Piedmont’s most prestigious grape variety. Its name is often associated with nebbia, the mist that frequently covers the hills in autumn. A demanding, late-ripening grape, highly sensitive to its environment, Nebbiolo produces wines of great nobility: powerful, tannic, perfumed and surprisingly delicate.

Great Nebbiolo wines are known for aromas of cherry, dried rose, violet, liquorice, cedar, tobacco, fine leather and, with age, truffle. On the palate, they combine bright acidity, firm tannins and remarkable length. Their ageing potential is considerable, especially in the great appellations of Barolo and Barbaresco.

Barolo and Barbaresco: The Two Great Expressions of Nebbiolo

The appellations of Barolo and Barbaresco represent the summit of Piedmont’s red wines. Both are made from Nebbiolo, expressing different styles while sharing the same pursuit of finesse, structure and longevity.

• Barolo — Often called “the king of wines”, Barolo is deep, structured and tannic, with immense ageing potential. Over time, it develops notes of ripe red fruit, rose, violet, tobacco, noble tar, forest floor and truffle.
• Barbaresco — Often more approachable in youth than certain Barolo wines, Barbaresco expresses a finer, more floral and more lifted interpretation of Nebbiolo. It nevertheless retains excellent ageing potential and remarkable aromatic complexity.

Dolcetto, Barbera and Other Piedmontese Reds

While Nebbiolo stands at the qualitative summit of the region, Piedmont also offers beautiful red wines from more approachable and fruit-driven grape varieties. Dolcetto produces supple, fruity and slightly bitter wines, with notes of plum, black cherry and almond. It is best enjoyed in its youth, alongside simple and generous Italian cuisine.

Barbera, widely planted throughout the region, produces vivid, juicy and deeply coloured wines, marked by bright acidity and aromas of red and black fruit. The finest Barbera d’Alba or Barbera d’Asti wines can gain depth through ageing and offer an excellent balance between freshness, pleasure and structure.

Piedmont White Wines: Gavi, Arneis and Moscato d’Asti

Piedmont is not limited to great red wines. The region also produces precise, aromatic and elegant white wines, suitable both for aperitifs and fine dining.

• Gavi — Made from the Cortese grape, Gavi is a dry, fresh and mineral white wine, with notes of citrus, white flowers, almond and sometimes wet stone. It pairs beautifully with fish, seafood and antipasti.
• Roero Arneis — Produced from the Arneis grape, it gives supple, floral and gently fruity white wines with fine aromatic elegance.
• Moscato d’Asti — Light, sweet and delicately sparkling, Moscato d’Asti is loved for its aromas of peach, fresh grape, orange blossom and honey. It is ideal with fruit-based desserts, panettone or convivial moments.

Emblematic Producers of Piedmont

Piedmont is home to some of Italy’s greatest producers. Certain estates have become international references for their interpretation of Nebbiolo, their precision in winemaking and their ability to reveal the terroirs of the Langhe.

• Gaja — An iconic Barbaresco estate and a symbol of the international prestige of Piedmontese wines.
• Bruno Giacosa — A major reference for Barolo and Barbaresco of great purity, depth and long ageing potential.
• Giuseppe Rinaldi — A legendary Barolo estate, devoted to a traditional, noble and deeply authentic expression of Nebbiolo.
• Bartolo Mascarello — A historic figure of Barolo, celebrated for a classic, elegant and timeless style.
• Cavallotto — A family estate in Castiglione Falletto, renowned for structured, deep and terroir-driven Barolo wines.

Age-Worthy Wines for Enthusiasts and Collectors

The great red wines of Piedmont rank among Italy’s finest age-worthy bottles. Barolo and Barbaresco from leading estates can evolve for 10, 20 or 30 years depending on the vintage, terroir and storage conditions. Over time, their tannic power softens and reveals complex aromas of dried rose, truffle, leather, tobacco, forest floor and fine spices.

Food Pairings: The Gastronomy of Piedmont

Piedmont wines are deeply gastronomic. Barolo and Barbaresco pair beautifully with roast meats, game, veal, slow-cooked dishes, risotto, mushrooms, mature cheeses and, of course, truffle-based dishes. Dolcetto and Barbera are excellent with meat-based pasta, cured meats, quality pizza and convivial dishes. Whites such as Gavi and Arneis enhance seafood, grilled fish, antipasti and fresh cheeses.

Buy Piedmont Wines Online

Discover our selection of Piedmont wines available in Switzerland: Barolo, Barbaresco, Dolcetto, Barbera, Gavi, Moscato d’Asti and great age-worthy Italian wines. Each bottle is selected for its authenticity, balance, prestige and appeal to lovers of fine wines. Whether you are looking for a Nebbiolo cuvée to cellar, an elegant red for a gastronomic meal or an emblematic bottle to offer as a gift, Piedmont offers one of the most refined expressions of Italian wine.

Piedmont: Power, Finesse and Italian Tradition

Piedmont embodies a rare balance between power and finesse, tradition and precision, depth and elegance. Thanks to Nebbiolo, its great hillside terroirs and its exceptional estates, it holds an essential place among the world’s greatest wine regions. Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi and Moscato d’Asti each express, in their own way, the richness and nobility of Piedmontese wine.