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Italian wine production is greatly differentiated thanks to the richness and the peculiarities of the different territories. Each area has an enological heritage able to tell the story of its tradition, culture and territory.

Click on the region of your interest on the map to discover its characteristics and our selection of the best wines.

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Tuscany

Tuscany represents one of the most important wine regions in the world and is one of the most representative areas for wine production in Italy. Vineyards are distributed mainly on hilly areas, particularly suited to viticulture both for climatic and geological reasons, and to a lesser extent on the plain.

The largest wine production areas of wine production in Tuscany are Chianti, Maremma and the province of Siena, alongside with many other small areas with a high wine vocation. The constant trend towards specialisation testifies the importance of viticulture in Tuscany, which ranks in a top position in Italy for the production of DOC wines.

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Abruzzo

Wine's history in Abruzzo goes back a long way in time. From Ovidio to Polibio, in fact, there are many authoritative testimonies of the existence of a wine tradition already in ancient times. Concentrated until the Renaissance in the province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo's viticulture experienced a phase of rapid transformation, especially in the period of unification.

Since the mid-twentieth century, wine production in Abruzzo has become increasingly specialised and concentrated in areas with a high wine-growing vocation, which thanks to good ventilation and high thermal excursion between day and night, ensure an ideal microclimate for production of high quality grapes.

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Calabria

Viticulture in Calabria has its roots in distant times, dating back to the civilization of Magna Grecia. It was the Greeks, in fact, who promoted the development of viticulture in this rich and heterogeneous region, recognizing in it a fertile territory for wine production.

Calabria's geographical conformation, with a remarkable coast and mountainous inland, has meant that the wine-growing was concentrated in three main areas: the Pollino massif, the Tyrrhenian and Ionian foothills of mount Sila and the Aspromonte area.

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Despite its small size, Friuli Venezia Giulia has a leading role in Italian wine production. This is also thanks to the commitment of small and large producers who have managed to combine an ancient tradition with the most modern technologies in wine production, constantly aiming for higher quality.

Not to be underestimated are the physical and geographical characteristics of the region, which alternates high plains with lands overlooking the Venetian lagoon, soft hills with majestic mountains, with a great variety of territories that give life to fine wines with unique characteristics.

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Lazio

The viticulture in Lazio is found mainly in the hilly areas, with reference to two main production areas: the Castelli Romani, consisting of the hills that rise south-east of Rome, and the Viterbo area, also known by the ancient term of Tuscia. A common feature of the two areas is the highly volcanic soil.

Most part of the region's production is represented by white wines, generally still and characterized by good body and pleasantly fruity hints. Clean and accessible wines, which perfectly match the local gastronomic tradition.

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Lombardy

In Lombardy there is a limited production in terms of quantity and the wide diversity of territories give a great variety of wines. This is what characterises Lombardy's winemaking, which presents very different wine types due to the heterogeneity of its geography, from the mountains to the hills, from the plains to the lakes.

From the great reds of Valtellina to the sparkling wines of Franciacorta and Oltrepò, Lombardy is home to national and less well-known appellations. National and international grapes coexist in this region, giving birth to oenological products more or less tied to the territory and always of high quality.

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Veneto

Veneto is a land of ancient winemaking traditions and today is one of the first regions for the production of DOC wines in Italy. The region's wine production qualifies not only for the largest and most diverse panorama of vineyards and wines, from whites to reds, from sparkling wines to raisin wines, but also thanks to a strong vocation for quality.

A large part of Veneto, due to its climatic and morphological characteristics, is an area where excellent grapes are grown; the areas where the grapes are grown are located both in the plain, which is very rich in waterways, and on the hills, which have a mild climate and fertile soils.

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Marche

Viticulture in the Marche begins with the arrival of the Syracusan Greeks and affirms itself with the Romans, thanks to whom the fame of Piceno wine spread throughout the empire. Always a land of excellences, this region ranks among the Italian areas with the highest wine-growing vocation, which is expressed through a plurality of wine expressions.

The influence of the Adriatic Sea which Marche looks onto and the natural barriers created by mountains, produce in this area rare and particular microclimates that give life to typical wines, with clear aromas, whose production is mainly entrusted to small wine-makers, where making wine is a tradition passed down from one generation to the next.

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Piedmont

Land of oenological tradition since ancient times, Piedmont produces great wines on its hills and on the Alpine and pre-Alpine foothills. In these places, which are different due to their different geographic and climate characteristics, the manual labour is predominant and low yields per hectare are pursued to enhance the quality of the wines that come to life.

From the sophisticated and opulent reds to the round and aromatic whites, to the inviting and pleasant dessert wines, the diverse viticultural heritage of this region makes it an area of extraordinary excellences, appreciated internationally.

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Apulia

A rich and fertile territory, dedicated to viticulture since the time of Greek civilization, Apulia enjoys a long winemaking tradition thanks to favourable climatic conditions for wine-growing. The three main areas of the region are the provinces of Foggia, Bari and Salento.

The apulian production, in terms of quantity, has always been among the main ones in Italy and, in recent years, an increasing attention has been paid to quality. For this reason, and thanks to its enormous wine-growing potential, Apulian wines gained fame all over the world.

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Sardinia

Sardinia and viticulture, a thousand-year-old tradition that has its roots in the distant times of the Nuragics and which can be perceived in the many excellences produced in this area. The climate, the soil and the grapes of this region produce great quality wines, some robust and vigorous, others elegant and refined, depending on the environment in which they are produced.

The vineyards are an essential part of the Sardinian landscape, from the fertile plains near the sea to the hills and inland areas, where the winemaking activity is still tied to ancient traditions. This is why Sardinian wines are always a full expression of the land where they are produced.

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Sicily

For the climatic conditions, the mild temperatures, the countryside, the light sea breeze and the sun, Sicily presents a perfect environment for viticulture and wine production. The Sicilian vineyards are divided into three large districts: the western one of Trapani with the famous Marsala wines, the north-eastern one with wines from Etna and the southern one with the products of Ragusa.

With its wines, this region certifies its centuries-old vocation for viticulture, since the time of the Greeks. Sicilian wine production is currently experiencing an important turning point: the valorisation of the island's potential that has not yet been fully expressed.

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Trentino

Trentino is a region where different climates and soils contribute to creating exceptional wines. From Lake Garda to the terraces of the Cembra Valley, Trentino winemakers produce unique wines with great care.

There are three native grapes: Nosiola from which is also made an excellent vin santo, Marzemino from Vallagarina and Teroldego from Piana Rotaliana. But in Trentino, international grapes are also glorified such as Müller-Thurgau, from which fine white wines are obtained, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with which are produced great sparkling Trento Doc wines.

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South Tyrol

Wine and tradition are inextricably linked in South Tyrol. In this region, viticulture has ancient origins and today's diversified wine production is supported by centuries of tradition.

This region, in fact, was already well-known for its wines in Roman times and even today wine production still plays a primary role in the region's economy, especially due to an environment that allows to put quality first, with a variety of grapes hard to find in other areas.

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Umbria

Umbria, a small region that has always been identified as the green heart of Italy, is characterised by a limited quantity of wine production, but of excellent quality. Here the ancient rural traditions are still alive and give life to wines with strong ties to centuries-old tradition and the territory.

Several archaeological finds testify that the Etruscans and Umbrians were already engaged in viticulture, even before the arrival of the Romans. This long wine history is closely linked to the climatic and geographical characteristics of the region, which with its hills, represents an ideal terroir for vine cultivation.

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Basilicata

Basilicata has a thousand-year-old vocation for viticulture and wine-making, with a past that dates back to the ancient times of the Enotrians and Lucanians. A long history that today intertwines tradition, culture and innovation, expressing all the potential of a terroir capable of giving great excellence.

Basilicata is, in fact, characterised by a limited production, but offers a very interesting array both in terms of local grapes and quality of the wines produced. The three main wine production areas in this region are the Vulture area, the Matera area and the upper Val d'Agri.

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Campania

Campania is a region with an ancient winemaking tradition. It is one of the first territories in the world to have had an important spread of the vine, to have studied and cultivated it and also to have a great wine production. The spread of grapes dates back to pre-Roman times, especially for a particularly favourable climate and the unique composition of the soil.

This region has a rich heritage of high quality grapes, which give life to a wide variety of wines, both white and red, including many excellences, well known and appreciated internationally.

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Emilia Romagna

The territory of Emilia Romagna is divided in two by the Via Emilia, which crosses it along its entire length: on one side the Apennines, with their soft reliefs particularly suited to viticulture, on the other side, the plain, which descends towards the Po to the Adriatic coast.

Along the Via Emilia there are four production areas: the Colli di Piacenza and Parma, where Bonarda and Barbera prevail; the lands of Lambrusco, extended from the hills to the banks of the river Po between Reggio Emilia and Modena; the Colli Bolognesi and the lower Reno valley, where traditional white wines are produced; finally Romagna, with Sangiovese, Albana and Trebbiano dominating the scene.

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Aosta Valley

Aosta Valley boasts a millenary winegrowing tradition, thanks to its very fertile and varied territory. The richness of this region lies in the native grape varieties, produced only in these lands, and in the hands of expert winegrowers and winemakers who cultivate them with passion and tenacity.

From the slopes of Mont Blanc to the vineyards of Monte Rosa, from Gran Paradiso to the Matterhorn, the territory of Aosta Valley is characterised by small plots interspersed with the rocks of the Alps. Every wine produced here encapsulates the essence and tradition of Aosta Valley, echoing its colours, perfumes and taste.

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Liguria

Liguria is one of the smallest wine-growing regions in Italy. Viticulture is made extremely difficult by its geography, a narrow area surrounded by the Alps, the Apennines and the sea; however, the mild climate in the hilly area creates an extremely favourable condition for the cultivation of the vine.

Liguria boasts a long-standing tradition in the wine sector, positively influenced by the sea which gives a unique character to the wines and has always favoured their marketing and trade.

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Molise

Molise is a small region with an absolutely unique geography. The viticulture, practiced both in the hills and in mountainous areas, has ancient origins that date back to the Samnites, even if it was the Romans who later extended the cultivation of the vine on larger territories.

Unspoiled landscapes, great potential and a tradition handed down from father to son: these are the three strengths of Molise wine production, which over time has managed to find its rightful place in the national wine scene, managing to fully express its identity and uniqueness.

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Italian wines are, like French ones, a point of reference for international oenology by virtue of their ancient tradition. It is attested that the production of wine in Italy began in the Etruscan era, around the eighth century BC. It continued with the Greeks but it was with the Romans that the real turning point was known, as their commitment was strong in spreading winemaking techniques and in marketing wines throughout Europe. After the fall of the Roman Empire there was an arrest for the entire sector, until important traders of the time, including the ancient noble families Antinori and Frescobaldi, started a flourishing trade, especially with the countries beyond the Alps, in particular with Bordeaux. Piedmont and Tuscany were the regions in which, also thanks to the application of French knowledge, there was a strong production impulse: the first Barolo, Brunello and Chianti were born in this period. But, with the arrival of phylloxera and the advent of the two world wars, Italian viticulture suffered a new brake. After the war there was a definitive recovery even if the attention of the winemakers shifted to the adoption of native and international grapes that gave life to great Tuscan wines.

Today Italy has reached important levels, becoming a giant in the production of wine on a global level, both in terms of quantity and of high quality. The regulatory system for the protection of quality classifies Italian wines as table wines, produced outside the regulations. Higher in terms of quality we find wines with Typical Geographical Indication (IGT), which at least 85% come from the geographical area they represent with their own name. On the other hand, the Quality Wine Produced in a Determined Region (VQPRD) which is processed in particularly suitable wine-growing areas is a step higher. Among them it is possible to distinguish wines with Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC), in which the entire production is subject to quality and compliance controls, and wines with Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin, in which the wines follow the most rigid controls. Within each appellation, the legislation also provides for sub-zones, that is particular areas limited to a municipality, a farm or a vineyard that are subject to even stricter rules and therefore represent wines of superior quality. For wines produced in the historic areas of each appellation, the mention "Classico", "Superiore" for wines with an alcoholic strength of 1% higher than the minimum established by the specification, and "Riserva" for wines that undergo a period of ageing are foreseen, much longer than the minimum required by the specification.

Italy is characterised by a very important heritage of indigenous grape varieties that are better suited in some regions than in others, offering excellent and unique results. In Northern Italy we recognize the high quality achieved by Piedmontese red wines, produced with native varieties such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto. Aosta Valley, Friuli Venezia Giulia with its Gewürztraminer and Ribolla Gialla wines, and South Tyrol, hold the primacy of Italian whites, which, by virtue of the climatic conditions, have inimitable characteristics elsewhere. In Veneto, one of the most famous sparkling wines in the world is produced, which derives from pure Glera grapes, namely Prosecco. Exceptional cases, in Lombardy, are Franciacorta, and the Trento DOC sparkling wines, in which the international chardonnay and pinot noir grapes have been particularly successful, giving life to exceptional Classic Method sparkling wines. Going down through Italy you will find the fresh Ligurian whites made from Vermentino grapes, the Lambrusco in Emilia Romagna, then the great Tuscan red wines produced from the main Sangiovese grape variety. Very particular and very interesting are the Verdicchio Marche, the Sagrantino of Umbria, but also the Trebbiano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines. Campania has made itself known for white wines made from Falanghina, Greco Bianco di Tufo and Fiano grapes, while Basilicata is the undisputed kingdom of Aglianico, which finds its highest expression in the Aglianico del Vulture appellation. In Apulia we find extraordinary red wines based on Negroamaro but above all the Primitivo di Manduria obtained from the homonymous grapes. And again we remember the great Sicilian wines: the great reds made from Nero d'Avola grapes or the whites produced with Grillo and Catarratto grapes. In conclusion, last but not least, with the Cannonau of Sardinia and the reds made from Carignano grapes.

The inspiration given by the Italian Super Tuscans was fundamental, which triggered in a strong and decisive way the desire to experiment with the great international grapes on Italian grapes. The result is legendary wines such as Sassicaia, Masseto, Ornellaia, Tignanello. Furthermore, we must not forget that in Italy there are important liqueur wines such as the Sicilian Marsala, aromatised wines of great prestige such as Vermouth and a distillate produced only from Italian pomace and therefore it is possible to produce it only in the Bel Paese, namely Grappa.