Key Wine Regions

• Tuscany - Home to iconic wines like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, primarily made from Sangiovese grapes.
• Piedmont - Famous for Barolo and Barbaresco wines made from Nebbiolo grapes, as well as Barbera and Dolcetto.
• Veneto - Known for Valpolicella, Amarone, and Soave wines, with both indigenous and international varieties.
• Emilia-Romagna - Produces Lambrusco, a distinctive sparkling red wine.
• Sicily - The largest island wine region with a diverse range of wines from indigenous varieties like Nero d'Avola.

Italian Wine Classification

Italian wines are classified into four tiers: Vino da Tavola (table wine), Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT), Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG), with increasing levels of regulation and quality requirements.