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We're coming to Canberra! With our friends in Rutherglen, we hit the road to bring Canberrans a taste of the King Valley. Meet the makers, sit in on intimate masterclasses, and enjoy a gorgeous day out at Pialligo Estate. Sunday 12 August. Tickets $35pp. Tag a friend in Canberra who should know about this! #tastesoftworegions @pialligoestate

Nebbiolo is often compared with Pinot Noir. Both are light-bodied, light in colour and fickle—they both need the perfect site to grow and keep you guessing year after year. But there aren’t any other parallels to draw; they’re two very different wines.⠀ ⠀ We make two Nebbiolos at Chrismont: one chases the tradition of the well-regarded Italian wine that you have to be very patient with (most Nebbiolos are released when they’re five or ten years old and can live for many years); the other is a fresh, early release style that’s ready within twelve months.⠀ ⠀ The Nebbiolo flavour—powerful, yet delicate and floral—is subtle and can be an acquired taste. If you enjoy strong black tea, your palate might take to Nebbiolo a little quicker than most. And if you stick with it, you’re rewarded with the discovery of a hidden beauty.⠀ ⠀ - WARREN PROFT @chrismont_wine ⠀ #behindthescenery #winestyles #nebbiolo

Nebbiolo, known as Italy’s most revered grape, is often described as vibrant, sensitive and tantalising. It’s finicky about where it grows and it’s notoriously tricky to make, but in the glass you’ll discover a red you won’t forget. #behindthescenery #winestyles #nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the king of the Italian reds, without a doubt. It’s a good wine for grape growers: it’s disease resilient, has big open bunches, and the high tannins stop mould late in the season. As one of the first varieties to bud burst at the beginning of the season, and about the last to pick, it’s out there for a long time on the vine. I think that adds to its mystique. This climate suits it because of the cool evenings that give the vines an opportunity to gain their breath after a warm day. I like the big, heavy, tannic styles that need time to come into their own. They go with big food, like risotto with fresh field mushrooms—the pairing is just perfect. But Nebbiolo is often made in more approachable, less tannic styles; it’s pretty versatile. If you haven’t tried any Nebbiolo, you should try a lot of them! - JOHN DARLING @darlingestatewines #behindthescenery #winestyles #nebbiolo

A romance of Italian proportion. Meet Nebbiolo. Image captured at @chrismont_wine #behindthescenery #winestyles #nebbiolo

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