Home to the widest variety of indigenous grapes in the world, Italy is true wine country. From its northern regions Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto, famous for Pinot Grigio and Valpolicella, to its southern-most point, Sicily, known for its knockout red Nero d’Avola, the country offers the ultimate wine tour. Top to bottom, every one of its regions has its own iconic wines ⏤ the light, sparkling red Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Abruzzo’s rich, full-bodied Montepulciano and crisp white Pecorino, Tuscany’s signature savoury Chianti and Puglia’s bold, jammy Primitivo ⏤ all incredibly food-friendly, and all ideal for other Italian classics like antipasto platters, pasta and pizza.
As delicious to sip as they are for serving with your favourite dishes, do yourself a favour and arrange your own wine flight, and discover the best of Italy.
Pair this sweet, salty combination of warm figs and pancetta with a crisp Pinot Grigio.
Chianti pairs nicely with the savoury and luscious eggplant in this pasta dish, matching the tomato sauce’s bright acidity.
Pour a glass of smooth, fruity Valpolicella for this juicy dish served on parmesan polenta.