
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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Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
- D
- WE
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Galardi Roccamonfina Terra di Lavoro 2008Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
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Fontanafredda La Rosa Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- W&S
- RP
- D
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Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni 2008Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Salvatore Molettieri Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce 2008Other Red Blends from Campania, Italy
- WS
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Tenuta Luce 2008Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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La Maialina Chianti Classico 2008Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Bersano Barbaresco Mantico 2008Nebbiolo from Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
- W&S
- WE
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Carlin de Paolo Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Tolaini Valdisanti Toscana 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- RP
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Pio Cesare Barolo 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- WS
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G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye 2008Other Red Blends from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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MandraRossa Fiano 2008Fiano from Sicily, Italy
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Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Masi Brolo di Campofiorin Oro 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- RP
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Terrabianca Campaccio 2008Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Piccini Chianti Classico Riserva 2008Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto Riserva (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- JS
- RP
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Alois Lageder Benefizium Porer Pinot Grigio 2008Pinot Gris/Grigio from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- W&S
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Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2008Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2008Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Podere Il Palazzino Chianti Classico Argenina 2008Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
- WS