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Italian wine (Italian: vino italiano) is produced in every region of Italy. Italy is the country with the widest variety of indigenous grapevine in the world, [1] [2] with an area of 702,000 hectares (1.73 million acres) under vineyard cultivation, [3] as well as the world's second largest wine producer and the largest exporter as of 2023.
Before you decide on which Italian wine variety fits your specific taste profile and intended flavors, you’ll need to have an understanding of what Italian wine is and how you should go about choosing the right bottle.
Italy's 20 wine regions are vast and complex. Here's an overview of everything from Valle d'Aosta in the north to Campania in the south.
Italian wine is the world’s most popular, occupying 19% of the global market. Italy has a wider selection of wines than anywhere else in the world, and uses 605 unique grapes to produce them. The most famous Italian wines are made from its indigenous grapes.
With over 800 wine grape varieties, 20 uniquely designated winegrowing regions, and hundreds of years of winemaking history on the books, Italy's wine scene is a glorious adventure from grape to glass.
What Callegari said about the impressive state of the country’s wines earlier in the year “definitely still stands” today. From splurge-worthy selections that can be cellared for special occasions to budget bottles that will elevate a weeknight dinner, here are the best Italian wines of 2023.
This Italian wine guide is intended to break down the basics of Italian wine by region. Reference Italian Wine 101 when traveling to Italy, when buying Italian wine, and when eating Italian food. Use the Table of Contents to skip around and explore a specific Italian wine region.
See an easy-to-understand map of Italian wine regions and major wine varieties. Click here to download a high-res map with the 20 regions plus wine varieties
The safest and best-known Italian grapes are Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and Pinot Grigio (although technically the latter is more French than Italian). These varieties cover many thousands of acres of vineyard and can be found in various regions.
From splurge-worthy bottles to budget selections, here are the best Italian wines we’ve tasted so far in 2023. P.S. Pair your bottle with one of these classic Italian chicken dishes and check out our ultimate guide to pairing wine with every kind of pizza for an elevated Italian tasting experience.