The village of Barolo is located in the high hills of northwestern Italy, in the country’s Piedmont region, and is at the heart of the Barolo zone, giving the famed wine its name. Barolo is made solely from the slow-ripening Nebbiolo varietal, which is renowned for its extremely powerful tannins and yet, surprisingly thin skin. The effect of different soils and vineyard sites is as apparent in the Nebbiolo of Barolo as it is in the Pinot Noir of Burgundy.