Barolo is not Piedmont's only great wine, with Barbaresco right up there, in my opinion, or running a close second depending on your tastes. If you need more of an introduction to Barbaresco, Piedmont is hosting the "Piacere, Barbaresco" event from September 4th to 7th, with a focus on getting to know this wine.
Barbaresco hails from the Langhe area of Piedmont and like its more famous brother, Barolo, also derives from nebbiolo grapes. It is made in three sub-zones of Barbaresco, Treiso and Neive and is truly an exercise in individual expression.
It's unclear whether you need an invitation to this event or not, but you could probably swing yourself one if you're a nice enough person. It seems that it's aimed at the general public though, and not the press which is probably quite refreshing.
The event program includes a tasting free-for-all in Treiso at the council gym, open from the 5th to the 7th from 10am to 8pm. This is the main site of the event, and from here mini buses are organised to take visitors to the various events held around the Langhe region.
There is a tour of the Barbaresco "crus", visits to the vineyards, dinners and other dining events, all with different prices. The tasting bar costs 15 euros entry. For the full program, see the Enoteca del Barbaresco site.
Source | Esalazioni Etiliche
