Join this free bitesize webinar to learn about the latest developments from the famous northwest region in Italy.
Event details
What are the latest trends in Nebbiolo wines? How are Barbera and Dolcetto faring? Is Piemonte becoming a region of white wines? Piemonte, in northwest Italy, is famous for its great red wines made with Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto. It has been a conservative region, relying on the quality of its wine, but there are many new developments. Join David Way DipWSET for this WSET Explorer session as we:
• Explore the new regions and new styles as Nebbiolo goes from strength to strength
• Rediscover other native varieties such as Nascetta, Timorasso, Grignolino and Ruchè
• Reflect on the growth of traditional method sparkling wine to complement established tank method wines
This event does not necessarily constitute official WSET course material and should not be used as such.
Speaker
David Way DipWSET - Senior Researcher - Wine, WSET
David Way initially specialised in the wines of the Tuscan Maremma before broadening his interests to the rest of Italy and beyond. His articles are published on his website, winefriend.org. David works as Senior Researcher for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines textbooks.
In 2023, he published The Wines of Piemonte (Classic Wine Library), which provides detailed coverage of all 60 denominations and native grape varieties in the region, including Barolo and Barbaresco. It also explores the history and state of sparkling wine production. The book includes 200 producer profiles and was awarded by the OIV in 2024 at their Lisbon ceremony.