Piedmont wine is the range of Italian wines made in the region of Piedmont, in the northwestern corner of Italy. The best-known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape. These wines are ideal for storage and a well-aged Barolo for instance may leave a feeling of drinking velvet because the tannins are polished and integrated more and more into the wine. As the wine matures the colour becomes more brownish and rust-red.
Other popular grapes used for red wine production are Barbera and Dolcetto. Wine made with the Barbera grape is often fruity, with high acidity. It can be delicate with less tannin than wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. Dolcetto on the other side, is not, as the name indicates, sweet. Dolcetto means "little sweet one" (dolce is the Italian word for "sweet"). The grape gives fresh and dry red wines with some tannin. The wines made with the Dolcetto grape are typically consumed relatively young.

1st Course
Beet Salad with Arugula, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Wine-La Raia Gavi DOCG Piedmont
“Tasting notes
Colour: brilliant light straw yellow with slightly greenish hints. Aroma: broad and intense, with complex nose, floral notes complemented by ripe fruit, pear and honey. As well as a slight note of vanilla. Mouthfeel: very rich, warm and harmonic, with a moderate but present acidity, savory with a persistent and concentrated finish”

2nd Course
Chicken Marsala
Angel hair

Wine-Palladino Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piedmont
“Aroma of dried wildflowers waft from the glass, giving way to red plum and sour-cherry notes. Mixed herbs and game come through on the palate, accompanied by tart red berries. The wine is supported by fine tannins and mouth-watering acidity.” 89 pts Wine Enthusiast

Entrée
Beef Short ribs
Polenta

Wine-Oddero Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piedmont
“Woodland cherry crushed aromatic herbs, and a whiff of dark spice form the nose. Polished and refined, the linear, medium-bodied palate offers juicy Marasca cherry, cranberry and ground clove alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. It closes on a star anise note.” 91 pts Wine Enthusiast

Dessert
Gianduja Mousse
Chocolate-Hazelnut