
Italian Wine
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 wine. 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 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 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.
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Elio Grasso Barolo 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Albino Rocca Vigneto Loreto Barbaresco 2000Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Ornellaia 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
- WE
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Antinori Castello della Sala Cervaro 2000Chardonnay from Umbria, Italy
- WS
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Ruffino Chianti (375ML half-bottle) 2000Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Gabbiano Pinot Grigio 2000Pinot Gris/Grigio from Tuscany, Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo 2000Greco from Italy
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La Palazzola Rubino 2000Bordeaux Red Blends from Italy
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Antinori Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva 2000Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Lanari Rosso Conero Fibbio 2000Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Manzone Barolo Le Gramolere 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Tenuta Luce 2000Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Ornellaia Masseto 2000Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2000Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
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Danzante Sangiovese 2000Sangiovese from Italy
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Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2000Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- W&S
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Antinori Solaia 2000Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Antinori Tignanello 2000Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Badia a Coltibuono Cancelli Sangiovese 2000Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
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Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva 2000Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Antinori Orvieto Classico Campogrande 2000Other White Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Tre Monti Thea Sangiovese 2000Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy