In October of each year, we feature the wines from Italy. Each month, we share both new and archived stories on Italian wine regions, varietals, and unique styles.
We are certain that many readers have noticed that we tend to cover wines, grapes, and regions that are off the well-beaten path of the typical Italian wine commentary. For example, we have offered very little coverage of Italy’s “Killer Bs” — Brunello, Barolo, and Barbaresco. Of course, we love these wines and cellaring them, drinking them, and sharing them with friends.
There is much written about Italy’s elite wines, particularly those from Tuscany and Piedmont. We take a different approach, focusing instead on the wines that often live in the shadows of wine punditry. After all, Italy is a nation still driven by its 20 regions, each with its own wines, cuisine, and distinct heritage.
Below, we have assembled our Top Ten (plus one bonus) Italian wine stories. Click the links below to discover the topics of your choice or become a super Italian wine fan and read them all.
Ciliegiolo, perhaps your new favorite Italian Red
Umbria’s Rare and Delicious Sagrantino Wines
The Lovely and Unheralded Wines from Offida
Cesanese – we should be drinking this
Montepulciano – Abruzzo and Beyond
Charming, Ancient Whites from Campania
The Best Rosé You’re Probably Not Drinking – Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo