Albarossa vs Nebbiolo

Albarossa is fuller, Nebbiolo is more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Albarossa

Red

dark, firm, Barbera's bold child

Nebbiolo

Red · Piedmont, Italy

pale, tar and roses, grippy

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Very high; High
Acidity: Very high; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13.5 to 15%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Piedmont

Only Albarossa

Stews and braises
Lamb

Both pair with

Roast and braised beef
Hard and aged cheese

Only Nebbiolo

Mushrooms and truffle
Risotto and rice dishes

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Albarossa and Nebbiolo pages.