Nebbiolo is certainly one of the most exciting red grape varieties of all, even though it is hardly ever found outside of Piedmont and Valtellina. In Piedmont in particular, however, there are far more designations of origin for red wines based on Nebbiolo than just the famous Barolo and Barbaresco. It is difficult for many of them to step out of their shadows because their growing zones are often tiny and the quantities produced are rather small.
Yet the qualities of these wines, most of which are still produced very traditionally, are often impressive and the prices comparatively moderate. This also applies to the cross-territorial appellations, which are also home to the "smaller" wines of the Barolo and Barbaresco producers, which are often worth more than just a second glance.