
Italian Wine
Champion of Versatility
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 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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Aldo Conterno Cicala Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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- RP
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Aldo Conterno Colonnello Barolo 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- JS
- WE
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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Antinori Solaia 2001Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Argiano Solengo 2001Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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- RP
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Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve 2001Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Ruffino Santedame Romitorio 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Gaja Rennina Brunello di Montalcino 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- RP
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Principessa Gavia Perlante 2001Other White Blends from Piedmont, Italy
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Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (scuffed label) 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Argiolas Costera 2001Grenache from Sardinia, Italy
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Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2001Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Ornellaia 2001Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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- RP
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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico (half-bottle) 2001Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Altesino Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino 2001Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2001Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Allegrini Amarone 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Falesco Est! Est! Est! 2001Other White Blends from Italy
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Gaja Costa Russi 2001Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy
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- RP
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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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Fattorie Melini Chianti Borghi D'Elsa 2001Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Terrabianca Campaccio 2001Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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