Nebbiolo is the grape variety used to make Barolo, and while there are other areas in Italy's Piedmont region that grow it, Barolo is the most famous, and that "brand name" cache makes its wines ...

Brasato al Barolo, or beef braised in Barolo wine, is a classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Customarily, the beef is a roast that is slow-cooked, then sliced and served like a pot roast.