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Despite its early reputation, Nebbiolo remained limited to a relatively small area due to its specific growing requirements and late ripening characteristics. Efforts to expand its cultivation beyond Piemonte met with mixed success, as the grape’s sensitivity to site and climate made it difficult to grow elsewhere with the same results<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 484. (English original)</ref>.

In more recent decades, Nebbiolo has drawn international interest, and plantings have appeared in selected sites in the United States, Australia, and Mexico. However, its identity remains most firmly rooted in the fog-shrouded hills of the Langhe and Roero, where it continues to define some of Italy’s most iconic wines.

In more recent decades, Nebbiolo has drawn international interest, and plantings have appeared in selected sites in the [[United States]], [[Australia]], and [[Mexico]]. However, its identity remains most firmly rooted in the fog-shrouded hills of the Langhe and Roero, where it continues to define some of Italy’s most iconic wines.

== Ampelographic Profile ==

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Nebbiolo is primarily associated with the Piedmont region in north-western Italy, where it forms the basis of the DOCG wines [[Barolo]] and [[Barbaresco]]. The Langhe hills, particularly around the communes of La Morra, Monforte d’Alba and Barbaresco, provide the optimal combination of soil, altitude and exposure for its cultivation<ref>Masnaghetti, ''Barolo MGA: The Barolo Great Vineyards Encyclopedia'', Enogea, 2018, p. 12. (Italian original)</ref>. Additional Piedmontese appellations such as Gattinara, Ghemme and Roero also feature Nebbiolo as the dominant or sole grape<ref>Gambero Rosso, ''Vini d’Italia 2024'', Gambero Rosso Editore, 2023, p. 390. (Italian original)</ref>.

Beyond Piedmont, Nebbiolo is grown in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, where it is known locally as Chiavennasca. In this alpine environment, it produces lighter-bodied yet aromatic wines under appellations such as Valtellina Superiore and Sforzato di Valtellina<ref>Cavallo, ''Il Nebbiolo e i suoi cru'', Slow Food Editore, 2002, p. 77. (Italian original)</ref>.

Beyond Piedmont, Nebbiolo is grown in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, where it is known locally as [[Chiavennasca]]. In this alpine environment, it produces lighter-bodied yet aromatic wines under appellations such as [[Valtellina Superiore]] and [[Sforzato di Valtellina]]<ref>Cavallo, ''Il Nebbiolo e i suoi cru'', Slow Food Editore, 2002, p. 77. (Italian original)</ref>.

Internationally, the variety has seen limited but growing interest in countries such as the United States, particularly in California's Central Coast and Sierra Foothills, and in parts of Australia, notably Victoria. However, outside its native environment, Nebbiolo remains challenging to cultivate due to its sensitivity to site and climate<ref>Maul & Töpfer, “Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC): Nebbiolo profile”, www.vivc.de. (English original)</ref>.

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 Despite its early reputation, Nebbiolo remained limited to a relatively small area due to its specific growing requirements and late ripening characteristics. Efforts to expand its cultivation beyond Piemonte met with mixed success, as the grape’s sensitivity to site and climate made it difficult to grow elsewhere with the same results<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, p. 484. (English original)</ref>.
-In more recent decades, Nebbiolo has drawn international interest, and plantings have appeared in selected sites in the United States, Australia, and Mexico. However, its identity remains most firmly rooted in the fog-shrouded hills of the Langhe and Roero, where it continues to define some of Italy’s most iconic wines.
+In more recent decades, Nebbiolo has drawn international interest, and plantings have appeared in selected sites in the [[United States]], [[Australia]], and [[Mexico]]. However, its identity remains most firmly rooted in the fog-shrouded hills of the Langhe and Roero, where it continues to define some of Italy’s most iconic wines.
 == Ampelographic Profile ==
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 Nebbiolo is primarily associated with the Piedmont region in north-western Italy, where it forms the basis of the DOCG wines [[Barolo]] and [[Barbaresco]]. The Langhe hills, particularly around the communes of La Morra, Monforte d’Alba and Barbaresco, provide the optimal combination of soil, altitude and exposure for its cultivation<ref>Masnaghetti, ''Barolo MGA: The Barolo Great Vineyards Encyclopedia'', Enogea, 2018, p. 12. (Italian original)</ref>. Additional Piedmontese appellations such as Gattinara, Ghemme and Roero also feature Nebbiolo as the dominant or sole grape<ref>Gambero Rosso, ''Vini d’Italia 2024'', Gambero Rosso Editore, 2023, p. 390. (Italian original)</ref>.
-Beyond Piedmont, Nebbiolo is grown in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, where it is known locally as Chiavennasca. In this alpine environment, it produces lighter-bodied yet aromatic wines under appellations such as Valtellina Superiore and Sforzato di Valtellina<ref>Cavallo, ''Il Nebbiolo e i suoi cru'', Slow Food Editore, 2002, p. 77. (Italian original)</ref>.
+Beyond Piedmont, Nebbiolo is grown in the Valtellina region of Lombardy, where it is known locally as [[Chiavennasca]]. In this alpine environment, it produces lighter-bodied yet aromatic wines under appellations such as [[Valtellina Superiore]] and [[Sforzato di Valtellina]]<ref>Cavallo, ''Il Nebbiolo e i suoi cru'', Slow Food Editore, 2002, p. 77. (Italian original)</ref>.
 Internationally, the variety has seen limited but growing interest in countries such as the United States, particularly in California's Central Coast and Sierra Foothills, and in parts of Australia, notably Victoria. However, outside its native environment, Nebbiolo remains challenging to cultivate due to its sensitivity to site and climate<ref>Maul & Töpfer, “Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC): Nebbiolo profile”, www.vivc.de. (English original)</ref>.