Wines regions Italy
Italy has many wine-growing regions, but three areas stand out for producing the finest wines of Italy.
The region of Tuscany (Toscana), around the city of Florence (Firenze), is famous for producing red wines, primarily from the Sangiovese grape. The most famous wine from Tuscany is the most famous wine from all Italy: Chianti. You will also hear of other famous Tuscan wines, including Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Carmignano. There are also the non-traditional "Super-Tuscans," bold experimental red wines that are often highly regarded (Super Tuscans are merely IGT on the label because they aren't traditional, but can beat DOC in quality).
The region of Piedmont, in Northern Italy close to the French border, produces the greatest variety of fine wine in Italy. This is where the red Barolo and Barbaresco come from, as well as the sparkling Asti.
Lastly, the regions around Venice (Venezia/Veneto) are well known for producing white wines, including Soave and Pinot Grigio.
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