Rugged, rocky terrain over a sun-washed hill. Idyllic castles of a long-forgotten age. Rows of vineyards house the noble and powerful Nebbiolo grape within the famous Piedmont regions of Barolo and Barbaresco. Nebbiolo, deriving from the Italian word nebbia, the Italian word for “fog”, likely gained this name from the fact that the best Nebbiolo sites are located above the fog line of this historic valley. Like Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo is both a finicky grape to grow and terroir-expressive, making it a wonder to behold when given time to age in the bottle. Many winemakers are making more modern styles of Nebbiolo, but the regions of Barolo and Barbaresco remain the king and queen of this delightful grape. Aromas of dried fruits, violets, herbs, mushrooms, and truffle, these wines have been called a “thinking person’s wine” offering layers of complexity.

At Benchmark we offer the alluring wines of Barolo and Barbaresco for your consideration. Enjoy these beautifully aged wines now and ready to go or lay them down to enjoy them later (if you can wait!). They will only get better and better!