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The Supporting Cast — Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato & Gavi


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Barolo and Barbaresco get all the attention, but Piedmont has a rich cast of everyday wines that locals drink constantly, and that represent some of the best values in Italian wine. Today's episode covers Barbera, the region's most planted red grape; Dolcetto, soft and immediately approachable; Moscato d'Asti, one of the world's most underrated pleasures; and Gavi, the crisp white made from Cortese. These are the bottles that fill Piedmontese dinner tables every night.

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The Daily DecantBy Lauren Brychell