Italian Wine

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Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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176149 99Save $26.01 (15%) -
Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino Millecento Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Zeni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Barriques 2016Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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Bindi Sergardi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Mocenni Particella 89 2016Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
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Nicolis Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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66 99
Learn about Italian wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Italian Wine
Named “Oenotria” by the ancient Greeks for its abundance of grapevines, Italy has always had a culture virtually inextricable from red, white and sparkling wines. Wine grapes grow in every region throughout Italy—a long and narrow boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean.
Italian Wine Regions
Naturally, most Italian wine regions enjoy a Mediterranean climate and a notable coastline, if not coastline on all borders, as is the case with the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The Alps in the northern Italian wine regions of Valle d'Aosta, Lombardy and Alto Adige create favorable conditions for cool-climate grape varieties. The Apennine Mountains, extending from Liguria in the north to Calabria in the south, affect climate, grape variety and harvest periods throughout. Considering the variable terrain and conditions, it is still safe to say that most high quality viticulture in Italy takes place on picturesque hillsides.
Italian Grape Varieties
Italy boasts more indigenous grape varieties than any other country—between 500 and 800, depending on whom you ask—and most Italian wine production relies upon these native grapes. In some Italian wine regions, international varieties have worked their way in, but are declining in popularity, especially as younger growers take interest in reviving local varieties. Most important are Sangiovese, reaching its greatest potential in Tuscany, as well as Nebbiolo, the prized grape of Piedmont, producing single varietal, age-worthy Piedmontese wines. Other important varieties include Corvina, Montepulciano, Barbera, Nero d’Avola and of course the white wines, Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Garganega. The list goes on.