
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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Italian Wine Gift SetMixed Collections from Italy
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Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco SuperioreNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, Italy
- WE
- WW
- JS
- W&S
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La Marca ProseccoNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Il Palagio by Sting Tuscan Tasting TrioCollection from Tuscany, Italy
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Ferrari BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- WW
- RP
- JS
- WE
- WS
- V
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La Marca Prosecco (187ML Split)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Cupcake Vineyards ProseccoNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Santa Margherita Prosecco SuperioreNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, Italy
- D
- WW
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Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco RossoRed Sparkling Wine from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- V
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Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Lombardy, Italy
- WW
- JS
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Ruffino ProseccoNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Mionetto Prosecco BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Ferrari Brut RoseRosé Sparkling Wine from Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- JS
- TP
- WS
- WE
- RP
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Bisol Jeio Prosecco BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
- JS
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Val D'Oca Prosecco Extra DryNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
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Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro AmabileRed Sparkling Wine from Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- JS
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Adami Bosco di Gica Prosecco SuperioreNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, Italy
- V
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Kevin Zraly's One Hour Italian Red Wine Expert Tasting KitMixed Collections from Italy
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Zonin ProseccoNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
- JS
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Roscato Rosso Dolce Sweet RedNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Lombardy, Italy
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Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco DOCNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
- WW
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Bellafina Pink MoscatoRosé from Veneto, Italy
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Santa Margherita Sparkling Rose (375ML half-bottle)Rosé Sparkling Wine from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- WW
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Tiamo Prosecco Made with Organic GrapesNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
- WW
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Riondo Prosecco (187ML Split)Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Prosecco, Italy
- WW