Wine country

Italy

Wine is grown in all 20 regions, from the Alps to Sicily, with hundreds of native grape varieties.

Where it is

Map data: Natural Earth

Abruzzo
A mountainous region running from the Apennines down to the Adriatic coast, known for soft reds and crisp whites.
Emilia-Romagna
A broad northern region across the Po Valley, with a major tradition of Lambrusco alongside still red and white wines.
Lombardy
A diverse northern region spanning alpine vineyards, Franciacorta sparkling wine country and the hills south of the Po.
Marche
A central Adriatic region known especially for white wine, alongside savory reds from the inland hills.
Puglia
The warm, mostly flat heel of Italy, known for ripe, full-bodied reds in a dry Mediterranean setting.
Sardinia
A warm, dry and windy Mediterranean island with distinctive local grapes and varied mountain and coastal vineyard sites.
Umbria
A landlocked, hilly region in central Italy, known for structured reds and traditional white wines.
Campania
A hilly southern Italian region with major volcanic areas and important traditions in both red and white wine.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Best known for distinctive whites, including Friulano, which often combines orchard fruit, herbs, and a gently bitter finish.
Sicily
A large, hot Mediterranean island whose high-altitude and volcanic sites stay much cooler than the coast.
Piedmont
Italy's defining home for Nebbiolo, with powerful, age-worthy Barolo and Barbaresco at its center.
Tuscany
Sangiovese country, from classic Chianti to bold coastal blends.

Ermes Pavese
In the high vineyards of the Aosta Valley, Ermes Pavese grows Prié Blanc at around 1,200 meters on ungrafted vines, meaning they grow on their original roots.

Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.