Veneto
Pronunciation: /vˈɛneto/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Veneto.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Bianchetta Trevigiana Durella Garganega Glera Moscato Giallo Trebbiano di Soave Verduzzo Trevigiana Vespaiola NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Corvina Corvinone Dindarella Incrocio Manzoni 2-14 Incrocio Manzoni 2-15 Molinara Negrara Oseleta Raboso Piave Raboso Veronese Rondinella Interesting Facts: Veneto is known for its use of the appassimento method, where […]
Umbria
Pronunciation: /ˈumbria/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Umbria.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Grechetto Trebbiano Spoletino Verdello NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Sagrantino Sangiovese Interesting Facts: One of Umbria’s most distinctive grape varieties is Sagrantino, known for its deeply colored, tannic wines. Indigenous to the Montefalco area, Sagrantino is celebrated for producing robust red wines with aging potential. The Sagrantino di […]
Toscana
Pronunciation: /toskˈana/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Toscana.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Ansonica Malvasia Bianca Trebbiano Toscano Vermentino Vernaccia di San Gimignano NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Abrusco Aleatico Barsaglina Bonamico Canaiolo Nero Ciliegiolo Colorino Foglia Tonda Mammolo Pugnitello Sangiovese Vermentino Nero Interesting Facts: Tuscany has a winemaking tradition dating back centuries, with vine cultivation and wine production documented since […]
Trentino Alto Adige
Pronunciation: /trentˈino ˈalto ˈadid͡ʒe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Trentino-Alto-Adige.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Goldtraminer Nosiola NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Lagrein Marzemino Schiava Teroldego Interesting Facts: Trentino-Alto Adige is characterized by its stunning alpine landscape, with vineyards situated at varying altitudes among the mountains. The region’s unique geography provides diverse microclimates and soil types, allowing for the cultivation of […]
Sicilia
Pronunciation: /sit͡ʃˈilia/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sicilia.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Albanello Carricante Catarratto Bianco Comune Grillo Inzolia Malvasia di Lipari Zibibbo NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Calabrese Frappato Nerello Cappuccio Nerello Mascalese Nero d’Avola Perricone Interesting Facts: Sicily is home to Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. The volcanic soils surrounding Mount Etna, known […]
Sardegna
Pronunciation: /sardˈeɲɲa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sardegna.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Malvasia di Sardegna Nasco Nuragus Semidano Torbato Vermentino Vernaccia di Oristano NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Bovale Cagnulari Cannonau Carignano Girò Monica Nieddera Pascale Interesting Facts: Sardinia is home to several unique grape varieties, including Cannonau (Grenache), Vermentino, and Nuragus, among others. These indigenous grapes have adapted to […]
Piemonte
Pronunciation: /pjemˈonte/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Piemonte.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Arneis Baratuciat Bussanello Cortese Erbaluce Moscato Bianco Nascetta Timorasso NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Albarossa Avanà Avarengo Barbera Becuet Bonarda Brachetto Chatus Dolcetto Freisa Grignolino Nebbiolo Pelaverga Piccolo Pelaverga Grosso Quagliano Ruché Interesting Facts: Piedmont is renowned for producing some of Italy’s most prestigious wines, notably Barolo and […]
Molise
Pronunciation: /molˈize/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Molise.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Falanghina Trebbiano Abbruzzese NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Montepulciano Sangiovese Tintilia Interesting Facts: Viticulture has been practiced in Molise since ancient times, with evidence of grape cultivation dating back to the Roman era. The region’s long history of winemaking is reflected in its traditional grape varieties and winemaking […]
Marche
Pronunciation: /mˈarke/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Marche.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Biancame Incrocio Bruni 54 Maceratino Passerina Pecorino Verdicchio NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Lacrima Montepulciano Vernaccia Nera Interesting Facts: Winemaking in Marche dates back to the Etruscans and Romans. The region has a long history of viticulture, and many ancient techniques are still in use today, combined with […]
Lombardia
Pronunciation: /lombardˈia/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lombardia.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Invernenga Malvasia Bianca di Candia NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Croatina Groppello di Mocasina Groppello di Santo Stefano Groppello Gentile Incrocio Terzi n.1 Moscato di Scanzo Vespolina Pignola Interesting Facts: Winemaking in Lombardia dates back to Roman times. The region’s wine heritage is reflected in its ancient vineyards, […]