Few countries breathe wine more than Italy. Wine flows through Italy's veins from north to south. Each individual province is renowned for its sublime wines. Although wine is produced throughout Italy, each region has its own unique character and personality. You can practically taste Italy's idyllic and rural character in every glass. With every single bottle of Italian wine, you'll briefly imagine yourself in the Alps and Apennines, in the cultural cities of Florence, Rome, or Venice . In the interior, characterized by its tiny villages, long tables laden with food and drink are nestled among the olive trees. Where Italians drink wine with every meal. Only in Italy do they understand that wine is more than just wine; it's an experience!

Starting in the north, where the major wine regions are located. For example, the Veneto wine region, surrounding the world-famous city of Venice. Major wineries like Zenato, Lenotti, and Farina have established their headquarters here, and for good reason. This region boasts an ideal climate for high-quality wines. Moreover, Italy's most celebrated sparkling wine comes from this region: Prosecco. A sparkling wine that has captured many hearts in recent years. Another renowned sparkling wine comes from Lombardy, west of Veneto. It was here that Ca del Bosco began producing Franciacorta, the Italian equivalent of Champagne, almost fifty years ago!

Italy known for Barolo

In northwestern Italy lies the Piedmont wine region. Vineyards surrounding the city of Turin produce some of the world's finest wines. This region is the birthplace of world-famous grapes such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Arneis. Renowned wines like Barolo, Barbera D'asti, Moscato D'asti, Gavi, and Roero Arneis originate in the hilly landscape of Piedmont. The name Barolo is enough to make many people's mouths water: Batasiolo, Borgogno, and Paolo Manzone are all renowned wineries that produce Barolo. Piedmont wines are also essential for a fine dining experience. Food and drink go hand in hand here. One of the delicacies from this region is the truffle!

Central Italy is characterized by its rolling landscape, influenced by the Apennine Mountains. Well-known wine regions include Marche, Lazio, Umbria, and Abruzzo. But perhaps the most famous region is Tuscany. Thousands of Dutch people flock to this stunning region every year to enjoy everything Tuscany has to offer. Drive through this dazzling area, and everything breathes wine. The villages of Montalcino and Montepulciano make wine lovers' hearts beat faster. But Chianti is sure to resonate with everyone. This region produces beautiful wines, each one a gem. If you ever find yourself in Tuscany, take a drive through the Chianti region. You won't find anything more idyllic than this. Characteristic hills, narrow mountain passes, picturesque villages characterized by cypress and olive trees. But above all, beautiful vineyards everywhere!

Italian Puglia Wines

Southern Italy has always been a bit of a neglected child in this enormous wine country. In recent years, production, and especially quality, has skyrocketed. The Puglia wine region was at the forefront of this revolution. The village of Manduria, in particular, has become quite famous in Western Europe. This region is characterized by its high-quality wines, at prices you'd hardly believe. Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Sangiovese all thrive here. The warm climate produces concentrated wines that everyone will love, so you'll only have to drink a single sip! It's no wonder that many Primitivo di Manduria, such as Zolla, Papale, and Sessantanni, score highly at various wine competitions.

Wines from Sardinia and Sicily

Besides the beautiful mainland of Italy, this country also has two large islands: Sardinia and Sicily. The latter, in particular, has developed into a true wine island in the last decade! In recent years, the share of quality wines has increased and continues to rise! Pioneering wineries on this island include Regaleali and Cusumano. Grape varieties like Grillo and Nero D'Avola have made the island famous. Sicily, too, once again proves the strength that prevails throughout Italy: indigenous grapes! No other country boasts as many indigenous grape varieties as Italy. Besides well-known indigenous varieties like Negroamaro, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Malvasia, and Trebbiano, there are over 1,000 other indigenous varieties. Something for everyone! Still not a fan of Italy? Try it, and we're sure your perfect wine will be among them!