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Italy, South-Central Europe
Italy is home to a wide variety of grapes, each with its distinct flavor profile and characteristics used to produce renowned Italian wines that are loved and appreciated worldwide. Italian wines are typically a combination of a primary grape and several other blending grapes to achieve a unique flavor profile, and to balance sweetness and acidity.
Vendemmia or Italian Grape Harvest start around the autumn months.
Amarone / Italy
Big bodied and dry with a low acid content.
Amarone wine is a rich, dry red wine made using a unique winemaking method in which the grapes are dried before being pressed, concentrating the sugars and flavors of the grapes, resulting in a wine with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and a slightly raisinated character.
Amarone wines are often full-bodied, complex, and have a high alcohol content, making them a popular choice for pairing with hearty dishes and aged cheeses.
Barolo / Italy
Biggest and boldest of Italian reds with high tannins.
Barolo wine is renowned for its complex flavors, high acidity, and firm tannins. Barolo wines often exhibit notes of dried roses, tar, cherries, and truffles, and they typically age well, developing greater complexity and depth with softer tannins over time.
As one of Italy's most prestigious wines, Barolo is often considered a flagship expression of the Nebbiolo varietal and is highly sought after by wine enthusiasts.
Brunello / Italy
Exhibits red fruit and berry characteristics.
Brunello wines are treasured for their rich and complex flavors, which often include notes of red fruit, red berries and spice. They are also known for their ability to age gracefully, often improving and developing more nuanced flavors over time.
Brunello has been known to exhibit Blackberry, Cherry, Raspberry and Violet characteristics.
Lambrusco / Italy
Light bodied and fizzy sweet tasting red.
Lambrusco wine is a sparkling red wine that can range from sweet to dry in style. Lambrusco is known for its refreshing effervescence and often exhibits fruity flavors with a slightly tangy or tannic character.
It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of foods, making it a popular choice for casual dining.
Montepulciano / Italy
Medium bodied dark red with fruit flavors and slight overtones.
Montepulciano wine is a red wine known for its deep color, rich fruit flavors, and medium to high levels of tannins.
Montepulciano wine pairs well with a variety of foods and is often enjoyed for its smooth and approachable taste.
Nero d'Avola / Italy
All the characteristics of the rich, dark, and full-bodied grape.
Nero d'Avola is a full-bodied red wine with rich fruit flavors, often showcasing notes of dark berries, cedar and a hint of spice.
Nero d'Avola wines can range from being fruit-forward and easy-drinking to more complex and structured, and they are typically enjoyed with a variety of hearty foods.
Sangiovese / Italy
Flavors of sour cherry, red plum, with earthy floral notes.
Sangiovese is a medium to full-bodied wine with notable acidity and moderate to high tannins. Sangiovese wines often exhibit flavors of sour cherry, red plum, and herbs, with earthy and floral notes.
This versatile wine pairs well with a wide range of foods, including tomato-based pasta dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
Valpolicella / Italy
Dry and lean with light cherry flavors.
Valpolicella is a well-balanced red wine known for its light to medium body, bright acidity, and light flavors of red cherries. They are sometimes described as lean, meaning they are slightly lacking in fruit flavor characteristics.
This classic dry red wine is the perfect pair for chocolates and light pasta dishes.
Muscat / Italy
Sweet with an earthy and citrusy taste.
Muscat wine is a sweet and aromatic wine known for its floral and fruity flavors, often with notes of orange blossom, peach, and honeysuckle.
Muscat wines can range from dry to very sweet, and they are often enjoyed as a dessert wine and used for blending.
Pinot Grigio / Italy
Delicate floral and crisp with fresh notes of tropical fruits.
Pinot Grigio is a light, crisp, and dry white wine with refreshing acidity and flavors of citrus, green apple, white peach, and floral notes.
It is enjoyed as a casual, easy-drinking white wine and is well-suited for pairing with a variety of foods or enjoyed on its own as a refreshing aperitif.
Trebbiano / Italy
Fresh floral notes with citrus flavors.
Trebbiano is a white wine with a flavor profile that includes notes of lemon, herbs, and floral undertones. Trebbiano is commonly used in blends, where it contributes acidity and a neutral character that allows other grape varieties to shine.
Trebbiano wines come in still and sparkling varieties.
Verdicchio / Italy
Peach and herbal notes with refreshing acidity.
Verdicchio is a crisp and dry white wine with flavors of peach, citrus, and almond. The peach aroma and herbal notes this juice shares the color of its grape with a little yellow/green tint to it.
Verdicchio wines are known for their refreshing acidity and are often enjoyed as aperitifs or paired with seafood dishes.
