Italian wines – whether they are soft and paved or full-bodied and fruity – are commonly considered among the best in the world. So why not include a nice tour of the Italian wine regions?
Here is a guide to some of the best wine producing regions. With a glass in hand and a plate of Italian food in front of you, you will feel close enough to heaven.
Tuscany
Many tourists will already know Tuscany as one of the main wine regions of Italy, and while this draws visitors a lot, it is the extraordinary quality of its wines that makes the trip truly worthwhile.
Famous in particular for the red varieties such as Chianti, the Sangiovese grape of Tuscany can also be found in the Brunello, Montepulciano and modern “Supertuscan” blends of the region.
Piedmont
A list of Italy’s best wine regions wouldn’t be complete without Piedmont. The region is known for its large, bold reds – such as Barolo and Barbaresco, which come from the Nebbiolo grape – as well as a variety of dry whites and Moscato.
Veneto
The suggestion is to skip Venice to visit the humid plains of the Po valley, heading towards Verona. This way you can make sure you discover some truly exceptional wineries. Amarone, Prosecco, Soave and Valpolicella: this expanse of land is their home!
Sicily
Sicily, a sunny region with volcanic soil, produces wines in abundance. Unfortunately, in the past she was given a bad reputation for her wines considered a bit poor; today it is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and promising wine producers in Italy. Put the Marsala aside and go and discover those white wines made with Carricante dell’Etna grapes, or the reds obtained from the Frappato and Nero d’Avola vines.
Umbria
Bordering Tuscany, Umbria too often does not fit into the tourists’ plans, but it undoubtedly has a high quality of wines to present to you. Known first of all for the white wine of Orvieto, produced in the homonymous city with a breathtaking view, this region also owes its reputation to the pure red Torgiano.
Emilia Romagna
Not only Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano, and balsamic vinegar of Modena: the region of Bologna, Ravenna and the Adriatic coast also produces very serious wines! For example, taste an exclusive dry Lambrusco (sparkling red that goes perfectly with food), or the products of the more anonymous Aleatico vineyard.
Lazio
Home of the capital of Italy, Lazio produces lively whites with a mineral aftertaste, thanks to its volcanic soil. Trebbiano and Malvasia di Candia are quite common, and among the most famous of the region you will find Castelli Romani, Frascati and the East! East! East! (the name of the latter you will not forget!).
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