WINE REGIONS

Sardinia Wines

Sardinia, in the heart of the Mediterranean, is famous for its turquoise sea and exquisite beaches but, in the last decade, it's been all about the wines. Sardinia is Italy’s second largest island, after Sicily, and is so diverse that it is often described as being like a country in its own right. Food and wine are extremely important to the local people of Sardinia and the island has been named as a designated ‘Blue Zone’ - a region where the people live longer and healthier lives than anywhere else on the planet.  

Sardinia is home to Cannonau,  which is the local name for Grenache. The most identifying flavor note with this grape is white pepper. These wines are often subtly spiced, expressing bright red fruit, like strawberry, raspberry, and tart cherry. Other common varieties on the island are Vermentino and Carigniano, which are also known as Carignan. Vermentino grapes thrive from the sun reflections of the sea and, because of this, they are often planted facing north to provide cooling balance to the region’s hot weather. The windy climate and temperature differences through the night maximize the wine’s acidity and flavor compounds. Now let’s not forget what else Sardinia is famous for – its liqueurs. Wild myrtle berries are harvested by hand to make one of their most well known liqueurs - Mirto. The berries have the shape, size, and colour of blueberries and are known for their medicinal properties, being prescribed by ancient physicians to treat pain and fever. If you haven't tried it, you’re missing out! 

Piemonte Wines

Surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains and lush green pastures, Piedmont in the Northwest corner of Italy, is famous for producing superior cheeses and stunning wines. 

The wine industry of Piedmont, as with every other region in Italy, is based primarily on indigenous varieties. When you hear of the renown and world-class quality of Piedmont’s wines, there is truly only one grape that defines this region, and that is Nebbiolo.

Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. Showcasing powerful aromas redolent of red cherries, roses and truffles, they also have notes of eucalyptus, violets, pine needle, herbs, mushrooms and cinnamon spice.

Veneto Wines

Veneto's wine producers are among the most modernised in Italy. These wines bring history and character in a bottle and this wine region is often described as the most important in the country. Veneto wine region is located in the northeast of Italy and stretches from the Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea. This region is a huge producer of Pinot Grigio and has a high demand for their delicious Procecco. Continued recognition for other wines from the region such as Valpolicella, Amarone,Soave and Bardolino are keeping producers on their toes, and Veneto an exciting topic of conversation.

Emilia Romagna Wines

Emilia-Romagna is the source of many treasures of Italian cuisine, such as parmigiano reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and other cured meats. The unique wines of the region are meant to complement the flavors of the local cuisine. The cuisine and wines of this land have developed over centuries, and a worldwide reputation. Geographically, Emilia-Romagna consists of two distinct regions, to the west and east of the regional capital of Bologna.  The wine region of Emilia-Romagna finds success in producing red wines from Sangiovese grape variety. Sangiovese is the most wide-spread Italian grape variety. In Emilia-Romagna wine region red wines from Sangiovese express the style in Sangiovese di Romagna DOC with red-violet colour, berry aromas and silky tannins.

Tuscany Wines

It's easy to understand whyTuscanycaptures the hearts and imagination of people around the world - characterful wines, delicious hearty food, and stunning hilltop towns. Renowned for its beautifully crafted wine, Tuscany provides the perfect conditions for some of the finest wines in the world. 
Chiantiwine is one of the most famous in Italy. It is grown in an area between Florence and Siena that covers more than 71000 hectares. Over the years, the winemaking process has been perfected and wine producers have got more creative with their flavours, offering a diverse range of wines.

Abruzzo Wines

Located a scenic two-hour drive east from Rome, the region of Abruzzo is marked by the soaring Apennines mountain range to the north, which buffers against storms and provides vineyard conditions similar to those of the central Italian wine regions of Tuscany and Marche. 
One of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, Abruzzo is well known for its dominant varieties, the red Montepulciano D'Abruzzo grape and the white Trebbiano D'Abruzzo grape, and for nurturing lesser-known varietals like Passerina, Cococciola, and Pecorino.
The Montepulciano D’Abruzzo itself represents over 80% of the total denomination wines produced in Abruzzo, and is among the top three DOC wines produced in Italy. It is easy to recognize: an inviting deep ruby red colour, the unmistakable scent of red fruits, flowers and spices, the dry, soft, and balanced tannic taste, make the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo unique.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC is obtained from the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano Toscano grape varieties, in conjunction with other white grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the territory of the Abruzzo region. It's known for its scent of flowers and fruit, its freshness, with a dry and harmonious taste. The grapes destined for the production of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC are obtained only from vines located on hilly or plateau land, whose altitude is not more than 500 meters.

Puglia Wines

Puglia has always been one of the most lively and exciting wine regions in Italy. Red wines of Puglia are renowned for being full bodied and versatile, pairing wonderfully with a wide variety of foods. Producers take their craft very seriously, and it shows in the delicious flavours of local grapes such as Negroamaro and Primitivo. 

Sicilia Wines

Sicily has often been described as paradise for wine-lovers around the world. The island's wines certainly pack a punch and are unique due to the local volcanic soils. These impressive vineyards reside close to Europes tallest active volcano, Mount Etna.  The popular white grape of Sicily is Carricante and is indigenous to the area. This variety ripens late in the season and thrives growing at high altitude. The preference for red variety is Nerello Mascalese, and has been described as delicate and complex on the palate which is intensified and complemented by the mineral soil.