
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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Gaja Camarcanda 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico 2001Aglianico from Italy
- WS
- RP
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Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- JS
- WE
- W&S
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Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
- TP
- WE
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Gaja Rennina Brunello di Montalcino 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Ruffino Santedame Romitorio 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Principessa Gavia Perlante 2001Other White Blends from Piedmont, Italy
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Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva 2001Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (scuffed label) 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
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Argiolas Costera 2001Grenache from Sardinia, Italy
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Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2001Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Damilano Barolo Cannubi 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Ornellaia 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico (half-bottle) 2001Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga 2001Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- WE
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Allegrini Amarone 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Falesco Est! Est! Est! 2001Other White Blends from Italy
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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Saracco Chardonnay Prasue 2001Chardonnay from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Coppo Camp du Rouss Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Terrabianca Campaccio 2001Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS