Italy

Italy is one of the world’s great wine-producing nations, with a winemaking heritage stretching back thousands of years. From the Alpine north to the Mediterranean islands, its remarkable diversity of climates, soils and indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an extraordinary range of regional wine styles.

Renowned for wines such as Barolo, Chianti, Amarone, Prosecco and Brunello di Montalcino, Italy is home to hundreds of native grape varieties and distinctive wine regions, including Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Sicily and Puglia. Italian producers combine deep-rooted traditions with modern innovation, while an increasing focus on sustainability, quality and regional identity continues to shape the country’s dynamic wine industry.