Producer · Piedmont, Italy

Giovanni Almondo

Giovanni Almondo is widely considered one of the finest producers in the Roero, the sandy hills across the river from Barolo and Barbaresco. The family has deep roots in the village of Montà, and their steep vineyards produce both celebrated Arneis whites and seriously good Nebbiolo.

Their top Nebbiolo comes from a single south-facing hillside and is aged traditionally in large oak casks. It has all the perfume and grace of fine Nebbiolo, and it shows how well the Roero's sandy hills suit the grape.

Winery at Montà, Piedmont · Nebbiolo · £44.50 a bottle