Nebbiolo d’Alba 1. History Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC is a red wine from Piedmont, produced exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape. It originates in the hills surrounding the town of Alba, an area renowned for its exceptional terroir and long winemaking tradition. Nebbiolo, one of Italy’s most revered varieties, takes its name from nebbia (fog), a reference to the mist that blankets the region’s vineyards during the harvest season. While Barolo and Barbaresco may be more widely known,