Italian Wine

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Ornellaia 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Ornellaia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 2015Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Ripe di Convento Riserva 2013Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2018Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Avignonesi Vin Santo di Montepulciano (375ML half-bottle) 2005Other Dessert from Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
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Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 2017Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2014Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Learn about Italian wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Italian Wine
Named “Oenotria” by the ancient Greeks for its abundance of grapevines, Italy has always had a culture virtually inextricable from red, white and sparkling wines. Wine grapes grow in every region throughout Italy—a long and narrow boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean.
Italian Wine Regions
Naturally, most Italian wine regions enjoy a Mediterranean climate and a notable coastline, if not coastline on all borders, as is the case with the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The Alps in the northern Italian wine regions of Valle d'Aosta, Lombardy and Alto Adige create favorable conditions for cool-climate grape varieties. The Apennine Mountains, extending from Liguria in the north to Calabria in the south, affect climate, grape variety and harvest periods throughout. Considering the variable terrain and conditions, it is still safe to say that most high quality viticulture in Italy takes place on picturesque hillsides.
Italian Grape Varieties
Italy boasts more indigenous grape varieties than any other country—between 500 and 800, depending on whom you ask—and most Italian wine production relies upon these native grapes. In some Italian wine regions, international varieties have worked their way in, but are declining in popularity, especially as younger growers take interest in reviving local varieties. Most important are Sangiovese, reaching its greatest potential in Tuscany, as well as Nebbiolo, the prized grape of Piedmont, producing single varietal, age-worthy Piedmontese wines. Other important varieties include Corvina, Montepulciano, Barbera, Nero d’Avola and of course the white wines, Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Garganega. The list goes on.