The Wine Profile

1 How is the body of a red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape most often described?

A Extremely light and almost watery on the palate B Very full-bodied and soft, like a powerful Shiraz C Light and fresh, similar to a simple rosé wine D Medium-bodied, with noticeable structure

2 Nebbiolo is known for looking light and see-through in the glass. What does the color typically look like?

A Purple red with blue-violet hints throughout B Deep dark red, almost impossible to see through C Mahogany red with a noticeable brown tint D Pale ruby red with translucent edges

3 How long can a classic Nebbiolo wine from Barolo last in the cellar?

A Only 2–3 years, since it's a relatively light red wine B Around 10 years, like most high-quality red wines C Up to 5 years, after which it quickly loses its fruit D 30 years or more, it's among the longest-lived red wines

4 Which type of wooden vessel is traditionally used to age Nebbiolo wine in Barolo and Barbaresco?

A Large, old oak casks that add very little flavor to the wine B Small, new oak barrels that add strong vanilla and smoky flavors C Stainless steel vats to preserve fresh, fruity character D Concrete tanks with no oak influence at all

5 Why can it be hard to find a young Barolo on a restaurant wine list?

A Late harvest means the wine isn't bottled in time for early release B The producer holds the wine for several years before releasing it C The wine is exported almost exclusively to Asian markets D Barolo is made in very small quantities each year

6 What tannin level is Nebbiolo wine best known for?

A Very low, silky tannins B Moderate, barely noticeable tannins C No tannins at all due to thin skin D High, powerful, and firm tannins