To help you navigate the vast world of Italian , we’ve compiled a list of 111 Italian wines that you simply must taste.
1. Barolo – This full-bodied red wine is considered the king of Italian wines and is made from the Nebbiolo grape in Piedmont.
2. Amarone della Valpolicella – Made from partially-dried grapes in the Veneto region, this rich and robust red wine is perfect for a cold winter’s night.
3. Chianti – One of the most popular Italian wines, Chianti is a red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in the Tuscany region.
4. Prosecco – A light and refreshing sparkling wine from the Veneto region, perfect as an aperitif or with brunch.
5. Brunello di Montalcino – A complex red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, with notes of cherry and leather.
6. Super Tuscan – A bold and powerful red wine made from non-traditional Sangiovese blends in Tuscany.
7. Barbaresco – Another red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape in Piedmont, with notes of cherry, truffle, and spice.
8. Moscato d’Asti – A sweet and fizzy white wine made from Moscato grapes in Piedmont, perfect for dessert.
9. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – A medium-bodied red wine made from Montepulciano grapes in Abruzzo, with notes of cherry and tobacco.
10. Soave – A crisp and refreshing white wine made from Garganega grapes in the Veneto region.
11. Greco di Tufo – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Greco grapes in the Campania region.
12. Vermentino – A light and fragrant white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Sardinia.
13. Negroamaro – A full-bodied red wine made from Negroamaro grapes in Puglia, with notes of dark fruit and spice.
14. Sangiovese – The most commonly planted grape in Italy, used to make Chianti and many other Tuscan red wines.
15. Pinot Grigio – A light and crisp white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes in the Veneto region.
16. Nero d’Avola – A full-bodied red wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes in Sicily, with notes of blackberry and anise.
17. Cannonau – A full-bodied red wine made from Cannonau grapes in Sardinia, with notes of cherry and licorice.
18. Primitivo – A full-bodied red wine made from Primitivo grapes in Puglia, with notes of blackberry and vanilla.
19. Dolcetto – A light and fruity red wine made from Dolcetto grapes in Piedmont, with notes of black cherry and almonds.
20. Gavi – A dry and refreshing white wine made from Cortese grapes in Piedmont, with notes of green apple and pear.
21. Gattinara – A full-bodied red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes in Piedmont, with notes of cherry and rose.
22. Sagrantino – A bold and tannic red wine made from Sagrantino grapes in Umbria, with notes of blackberry and tobacco.
23. Vernaccia di San Gimignano – A dry and floral white wine made from Vernaccia grapes in Tuscany.
24. Lambrusco – A fizzy and fruity red wine made from Lambrusco grapes in Emilia-Romagna, perfect for pizza night.
25. Carignano – A full-bodied red wine made from Carignano grapes in Sardinia, with notes of black cherry and leather.
26. Friulano – A dry and elegant white wine made from Friulano grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
27. Verdicchio – A dry and full-bodied white wine made from Verdicchio grapes in the Marche region.
28. Nebbiolo – The grape used to make Barolo, Barbaresco, and many other powerful red wines in Piedmont.
29. Grechetto – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Grechetto grapes in Umbria.
30. Schiava – A light and fruity red wine made from Schiava grapes in Alto Adige, with notes of raspberry and spice.
31. Taurasi – A complex and full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania, with notes of black cherry and chocolate.
32. Franciacorta – A dry and elegant sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in Lombardy, perfect for celebrations.
33. Pecorino – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Pecorino grapes in Abruzzo and Marche.
34. Vermentino di Sardegna – A crisp and floral white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Sardinia.
35. Falanghina – A dry and fragrant white wine made from Falanghina grapes in Campania.
36. Cannonau di Sardegna – A full-bodied red wine made from Cannonau grapes in Sardinia, with notes of cherry and vanilla.
37. Valpolicella – A light and fruity red wine made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes in Veneto, perfect for pizza night.
38. Vernaccia di Oristano – A dry and nutty white wine made from Vernaccia grapes in Sardinia, aged in a solera system.
39. Nero di Troia – A full-bodied red wine made from Nero di Troia grapes in Puglia, with notes of black cherry and spice.
40. Arneis – A dry and floral white wine made from Arneis grapes in Piedmont.
41. Chardonnay – A full-bodied white wine that is grown all over Italy, with notes of butter and oak.
42. Fiano di Avellino – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Fiano grapes in Campania.
43. Nero d’Avola di Noto – A full-bodied red wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes in Sicily, with notes of cherry and tobacco.
44. Aglianico del Vulture – A full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Basilicata, with notes of blackberry and earth.
45. Barbera d’Asti – A medium-bodied red wine made from Barbera grapes in Piedmont, with notes of cherry and spice.
46. Grecanico – A dry and refreshing white wine made from Grecanico grapes in Sicily.
47. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi – A dry and fruity white wine made from Verdicchio grapes in the Marche region.
48. Toscana Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese blends in Tuscany.
49. Aglianico del Taburno – A full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania, with notes of dark fruit and leather.
50. Umbria Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese and other blends in Umbria.
51. Cortese di Gavi – A dry and elegant white wine made from Cortese grapes in Piedmont.
52. Valcalepio Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends in Lombardy.
53. Vermentino di Gallura – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Sardinia.
54. Trebbiano Spoletino – A dry and floral white wine made from Trebbiano grapes in Umbria.
55. Langhe Nebbiolo – A light and fruity red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes in Piedmont.
56. Salice Salentino – A full-bodied red wine made from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes in Puglia, with notes of dark fruit and spice.
57. Taurasi Riserva – A complex and powerful red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania, aged for at least 3 years.
58. Greco di Bianco – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Greco grapes in Calabria.
59. Verdicchio di Matelica – A dry and fruity white wine made from Verdicchio grapes in the Marche region.
60. Langhe Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Nebbiolo blends in Piedmont.
61. Rosso Conero – A full-bodied red wine made from Montepulciano grapes in the Marche region.
62. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – A full-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in Tuscany, with notes of cherry and leather.
63. Cannonau di Jerzu – A full-bodied red wine made from Cannonau grapes in Sardinia, with notes of black cherry and anise.
64. Aglianico Beneventano – A full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania, with notes of dark fruit and spice.
65. Etna Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Nerello Mascalese grapes on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily.
66. Falerno del Massico – A full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico and Piedirosso grapes in Campania.
67. Gorgona – A dry and elegant white wine made from Ansonica grapes on the island of Gorgona.
68. Lambrusco di Sorbara – A fizzy and floral red wine made from Lambrusco grapes in Emilia-Romagna.
69. Monterey – A full-bodied red wine made from Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and Sangiovese grapes in the Marche region.
70. Nero di Troia del Castel del Monte – A full-bodied red wine made from Nero di Troia grapes in Puglia, with notes of black cherry and vanilla.
71. Primitivo di Manduria – A full-bodied red wine made from Primitivo grapes in Puglia, with notes of blackberry and vanilla.
72. Sannio Aglianico – A full-bodied red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania, with notes of dark fruit and spice.
73. Terre di Franciacorta – A dry and elegant sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in Lombardy.
74. Terre Siciliane Bianco – A dry and fruity white wine made from various grape blends in Sicily.
75. Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva – A dry and complex white wine made from Verdicchio grapes in the Marche region.
76. Aglianico del Vulture Superiore – A complex and intense red wine made from Aglianico grapes in Basilicata, aged for at least 2 years.
77. Franciacorta Satèn Brut – A dry and elegant sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes in Lombardy.
78. Barbera d’Alba – A medium-bodied red wine made from Barbera grapes in Piedmont, with notes of cherry and spice.
79. Ciliegiolo – A light and fruity red wine made from Ciliegiolo grapes in Tuscany, with notes of cherry and earth.
80. Dolcetto d’Alba – A light and fruity red wine made from Dolcetto grapes in Piedmont, with notes of black cherry and almonds.
81. Fiano – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Fiano grapes in Campania.
82. Gragnano – A fizzy and fruity red wine made from Piedirosso and Sciascinoso grapes in Campania, perfect for pizza night.
83. Greco – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Greco grapes in Campania.
84. Montefalco Sagrantino – A bold and tannic red wine made from Sagrantino grapes in Umbria, with notes of blackberry and spice.
85. Morellino di Scansano – A medium-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in Tuscany, with notes of cherry and leather.
86. Orvieto – A dry and fruity white wine made from Trebbiano and Grechetto grapes in Umbria.
87. Sagrantino di Montefalco – A bold and tannic red wine made from Sagrantino grapes in Umbria, aged for at least 2 years.
88. Teroldego Rotaliano – A medium-bodied red wine made from Teroldego grapes in Trentino-Alto Adige, with notes of black cherry and spice.
89. Toscana Bianco – A dry and fruity white wine made from Trebbiano and Vermentino grapes in Tuscany.
90. Valcalepio Bianco – A dry and elegant white wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio grapes in Lombardy.
91. Vermentino di Bolgheri – A dry and refreshing white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Tuscany.
92. Emilia IGT Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from various grape blends in Emilia-Romagna, with notes of red fruit and spice.
93. Fiano di Avellino Riserva – A dry and complex white wine made from Fiano grapes in Campania, aged for at least 2 years.
94. Langhe Riesling – A dry and fragrant white wine made from Riesling grapes in Piedmont.
95. Pecorino Offida – A dry and aromatic white wine made from Pecorino grapes in Marche.
96. Roero Arneis – A dry and floral white wine made from Arneis grapes in Piedmont.
97. Toscana Rosato – A dry and fruity rosé wine made from Sangiovese blends in Tuscany.
98. Aglianico rosato – A dry and lively rosé wine made from Aglianico grapes in Campania.
99. Ciro Rosso – A full-bodied red wine made from Gaglioppo grapes in Calabria, with notes of dark fruit and spice.
100. Grillo – A dry and refreshing white wine made from Grillo grapes in Sicily.
101. Malvasia delle Lipari – A sweet and aromatic white wine made from Malvasia grapes in the Aeolian Islands.
102. Montefalco Rosso – A medium-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese and Sagrantino grapes in Umbria, with notes of cherry and earth.
103. Picolit – A sweet and complex white wine made from Picolit grapes in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
104. Sciacchetrà – A sweet and bold white wine made from Bosco, Albarola, and Vermentino grapes in Liguria.
105. Vermentino di Sardegna Superiore – A dry and elegant white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Sardinia, aged for at least 1 year.
106. Colli di Luni Vermentino – A dry and fragrant white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Liguria and Tuscany.
107. Fiano di Avellino Superiore – A dry and elegant white wine made from Fiano grapes in Campania, aged for at least 1 year.
108. Greco di Tufo Superiore – A dry and complex white wine made from Greco grapes in Campania, aged for at least 2 years.
109. Langhe Arneis – A dry and floral white wine made from Arneis grapes in Piedmont.
110. Vermentino di Gallura Superiore – A dry and elegant white wine made from Vermentino grapes in Sardinia, aged for at least 2 years.
111. Chianti Riserva – A full-bodied red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in Tuscany, aged for at least 2 years.
In conclusion, Italy is home to an abundance of grape varieties and wine regions, making it a wine-lover’s paradise. Whether you prefer crisp whites, bold reds, or bubbly sparkling wines, there are plenty of Italian wines to suit your tastes. So why not take a trip to Italy and discover your new favorite wine? Salute!