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Nebbiolo's local origin dates back to the 14th century, its name alledgedly
deriving from "nebbia" – fog – due either to the particular dusty frosted appearance typical with grapes of
this variety, or from its late ripening characteristics. However, according to more recent opinions,
the name Nebbiolo more likely is simply derived from "nobile" - noble.
In Valtellina Nebbiolo is called "Chiavennasca", the name coming either from
the local expression "ciu venasca" meaning very strong vine, or from a similar expression "ciu vinasca",
meaning "more wine".
This grape, responsible for many of Italy's most important wines, has a bottle green-coloured pentagonal
medium-sized leaf, pyramidical bunches and grapes with a thin but resistant dark purple skin typically "frosted". |
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