Even crankier and touchier than Pinot Noir in terms of the soil and climate it prefers, Nebbiolo is also capable, in Barolo, of equally brilliant heights. It is the grape of Piedmont's Barbaresco and Gattinara and the source of lighter reds from Valtellina in Lombardy. The aroma and taste profile traditionally associated with Nebbiolo is violets; rose petal, dark fruit and anise also spring to mind. As it is a grape that thrives in sunny climes, consumers can find Nebbiolo-based wines from Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico and Argentina, though for the moment they are not easily found outside their home countries.