A Guide to the Most Iconic Italian Wine Regions

Italy is a country rich with culture, delicious food, and–of course–delicious wine. From Tuscany to Piedmont, there is much to learn about the wines of the country. But where do you start? Here are our most popular posts all about famous Italian wine regions!  

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Italian Wine: Easy articles for you

• Are You Confused by Italian Wine Labels? Helpful Professional Tips Trying to find a wine you like can be confusing, no matter where in the world you live or shop. First, you have two good shopping options. One is to tap the knowledge of a trusted wine merchant. The second is to learn the crazy quilt of Italian classification and labeling systems. Continue reading…

• Do You Know Montalcino? Italy’s Fantastic & Famous Wine Region Montalcino is one of six breathtaking medieval hill towns dotting the Tuscan horizon. The towers of their 13th-century fortezzas (fortresses) invite you to explore some of Italy’s finest food, wine, and Renaissance architecture. Continue reading…

• What Makes a Super Tuscan? Uniqueness and Style The evolution of Super Tuscan wines reveal the culture of modern Italian wine growing. Initially Italy experienced a long era when politics and economics almost destroyed the wine industry. Then Italy’s flight to quality surged in 1963 with a new appellation system, called Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), patterned after France. Continue reading…

• Montepulciano, Italy: Where Some of the Best Wine is Made Montepulciano is one of six hill towns near Siena. Today, the towers of well-preserved medieval fortresses atop each hill town offer some of Italy’s finest food, wine, and Renaissance architecture. A high-altitude network of rolling hills creates the perfect setting for quality hillside vineyards. Continue reading…

• Barbaresco vs Barolo: How to Tell the Difference First, let’s examine the question: “Barbaresco vs Barolo, how do you tell them apart?” They are nearly identical twins from the Piedmont region, so it can be a challenge. The differences are subtle. Therefore, how might the wine lover tell them apart? Continue reading…