Join me in the vineyards for a 5-minute guide to the wines of the Langhe! 🍷 I’m on location in Piedmont, Italy, to give you a “quick and dirty” guide to one of the world’s most famous wine regions. We’re unlocking the secrets of the Langhe in Piedmont, Italy – one of the world’s most famous wine regions. This is your essential beginner’s guide to the home of Barolo and Barbaresco, filmed right at the source.
Confused by Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto? Not sure what the difference is between Barolo DOCG and Langhe Nebbiolo DOC? This fast-paced video from Hourglass of Wine takes you directly to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage hills to explain everything you need to know.
This is perfect for wine beginners, WSET students, or anyone planning a trip to Piedmont who wants to understand the wines before they arrive.
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▶️ IN THIS 5-MINUTE GUIDE, YOU WILL LEARN:
* What is the Langhe? A quick overview of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage wine region in Piemonte.
* The “Big 3” Red Grapes: The key differences between Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto.
* The King & Queen: What makes Barolo (“The King of Wines”) and Barbaresco (“The Queen”) so special?
* The Best Value Wines: How to find amazing, affordable wines from the Langhe, including Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, and Langhe Nebbiolo.
* A Word on Whites: A quick mention of the region’s must-try white wines, like Arneis.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS (CHAPTERS):
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Langhe!
00:28 – The Geography of the Langhe
01:19 – The 3 Key red Grapes (Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto)
02:20 – Other langhe red wine grapes
02:40 – Don’t Forget the Whites! (Arneis, Nascetta and Favorita)
02:54 – The Denominations (DOC vs DOCG) and the labels
03:50 – The main DOCGs: Barolo and Barbaresco
04:23 – Other wines of the Langhe to look out for
05:15 – A quick recap
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* Comment Below: What’s your favorite wine from the Langhe? Or what region should I cover next?
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* Related Videos You Might Like:
BAROLO vs BARBARESCO: Learn the Differences Between Italy’s Best Wines: https://youtu.be/mmKRrFXciH8
BAROLO vs BARBARESCO: Sommelier Tastes and Compares These Two Italian Wines: https://youtu.be/qveeY6P7WlQ
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🥂 ABOUT HOURGLASS OF WINE
With Hourglass of Wine, we are two sommeliers sharing our journey and experiences in the world of wine as we learn and grow our wine knowledge. Looking through the wineglass, we want to explore not only wine itself, but also where it intersects with travel, food, and so much more. We are always thirsty for knowledge about wine…and for wine itself! So tune in, and we’ll see you with the next glass… Hourglass of Wine!canva
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Loved the quick overview of the Langhe!🎉. Thank you!
Very nice overview! You communicate the complexity very well!