If Nebbiolo is not your thing because it's too tannic or feels too dry, then come to Valtellina! An alpine valley in the north of Lombardy, the southern exposure terraces of Valtellina are breathtaking. Unlike Barolo which is cool and foggy, Nebbiolo, here, gets an extra dose of sunshine which give the wines a juicy appeal on the palate. And the altitude? It amps up the freshness factor, so you end-up with Nebbiolo that tastes more like a sexy Pinot Noir than a hefty Barolo.