With thousands of years of winemaking history and a diverse landscape particularly conducive to now-famous native grapes, Italy is a dream destination for lovers of fine wine.
Piedmont’s lofty reputation as one of the world’s most prized wine regions is founded on Nebbiolo, arguably Italy’s most esteemed grape. Barolo is a famously ageable wine. Curiously, Nebbiolo, from which it’s made, develops the brick-orange colouration that typically indicates maturity for red wines while the wines are still young. As with Barolo, Barbaresco is crafted from 100% Nebbiolo, though the wines are more approachable young than Barolo and have less tannin. Similar to Barolo, these wines can age upwards of 20 years.
One of the oldest winemaking regions in the world, Veneto has been home to viticulture for more than 3,000 years and the region has been associated with quality wines since the second century BCE. Intentional Amarone production began in earnest in the 1950s; since the 1990s the style has become one of Italy’s most recognized and beloved. (This legendary red wine was discovered accidentally when grapes destined to produce Veneto’s iconic sweet red wine Recioto were inadvertently fermented to full dryness.) The wines are complex and rich, with leather, spice, baked cherries and smoke.
Winemaking here dates to before the 8th century BCE. Today, an interplay of tradition and innovation is at the heart of Tuscan winemaking.
The Chianti Classico region is situated in the heart of the Chianti region. The area is distinguished from the surrounding lands by its altitude, which brings cooler growing conditions that translate into wines of particular elegance and refinement.
The Indicazione Geografica Tipica designation was created in 1994 in response to so-called Supertuscans: premium wines made from international grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.
Historically, the name “Vino Nobile” may have referred to wines made from grapes sourced from the vineyards of local nobility who used their best grapes for their own wines. Stylistically, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano falls between Chianti and Brunello.
Mountainous and rugged, Campania has a reputation for fine winemaking that dates back centuries. Aglianico is southern Italy’s answer to Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. It offers savoury herb, black fruit, dried fruit, white pepper, smoked meat and leather notes. Robust and drought-resistant, this ancient grape has little to fear from climate change.
Sicily’s winemaking heritage dates back over 30 centuries. Many of the most distinct, sensational wines are sourced from the mineral-rich volcanic soils that surround Mount Etna, which is the highest and most active volcano in Europe. International grapes such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are grown on the island, but modern Sicily is best represented by the success of indigenous grapes.
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