Italy is the world’s largest wine producer and possesses over a million cultivated vineyards. It is also one of the oldest wine producing countries of the world as it includes regions that have been producing wine for over 2,000 years. There are approximately 400 different varieties of grapes in Italy. This is due to the diversity in the climate, soil conditions, and regional traditions of the country . Each of Italy’s 20 regions has unique types of wine ranging from Bianco (white) to Rosso (red).

Primitivo, Negroamaro

Petit Rouge, Petite Arvine

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Trebbiano, Vermentino

Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Trebbiano

Aglianico, Fianco, Falanghina, Greco

Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Verdicchio, Pinot Bianco
Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Friulano, Charddonay, Merlot

Cannoneu, Vermentino, Carignano, Moscato, Malvasia

Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Bianchello, Pecorino, Lacrima

Malvasia, Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Cesanese, Canaiolo, Merlot

Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Schiava, Lagrein

Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Grechetto

Gaglioppo

Montepulciano, Tintilia Del Molise

Vermentino, Dolcetto, Sangiovese

Inzolia, Nero d’Avola, Grillo, and Catarratto

Aglianico, Fiano, Falanghina, Greco

Prosecco, Garganega, Merlot, Corvina

Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Malvasia, Trebbiano

Nebiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato. Arneis, Cortese
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