If you like red wines that are bold and tannic you need to give Nebbiolo a go, especially from it's spiritual home, Northern Italy’s Piedmont region. Here the grape produces powerful wines, packed with tannins, they are full in body and go under the names of Barolo and Barbaresco, 2 of Italy’s most famous and pricey wines. 

If you are on a budget, there are plenty of affordable entry-level styles of Nebbiolo from throughout Italy and the world to try.