{"id":18111,"date":"2018-04-13T00:53:47","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T00:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signaturecellars.com.au\/?p=18111"},"modified":"2018-04-13T00:53:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T00:53:47","slug":"italian-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/signaturecellars.com.au\/wine-blog\/2018\/04\/13\/italian-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Demystify Italian Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy has an enchanting wine history that spans several centuries; the country boasts of 20 different unique winegrowing regions and has in excess of 800 wine grape varieties. In terms of Italy’s regional recognition and production, Tuscany and Piedmont are the country’s top wine grape regions. The Veneto, Friuli, and Trentino-Alto Adige regions are collectively referred to as the Tre Venezie (the “three Venices”), and they round out the major players in the Italian wine<\/strong> growing landscape.<\/p>\n

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Top wine regions in Italy<\/h2>\n

Piedmont<\/h3>\n

The renowned Barolo and Barbaresco wines are produced here. It also produces a number of bubbly Moscato wines. Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Dolcetto are the three key grapes grown in this region. The ultra-dry and highly-concentrated wines Barolo and Barbaresco are produced from the Nebbiolo grape.<\/p>\n

Tuscany<\/h3>\n

This region is synonymous with Italian wines<\/strong> and when people talk about Tuscany wines, images of walled cities, acres and acres of vineyards, medieval castles and rolling hillsides come to mind. The Sangiovese grape is the dominant grape in the Chianti wines produced here, and are available in a range of price and quality. Super Tuscans are unique wines that are blended with Cabernet Sauvignon<\/a><\/span>, Merlot<\/a><\/span>, Sangiovese and a number of other Bordeaux<\/a><\/span> varietals.<\/p>\n

Alto Adige<\/h3>\n

This region houses some of the world’s most impressive vineyard landscapes and is renowned for its white wines Pinot Grigio at the helm. There are impressive temperature changes between the day and night which lends the grapes a distinctive acidity. These wines have bright aromatics and you will find them in dry, crisp and medium body styles.<\/p>\n

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Some Italian wine facts<\/h2>\n

The country has a vast majority of dominant global grape varietals; but its local wines are unique and impressive in every way. Literally hundreds of different wines are produced in Italy each year, but generally speaking, you can divide Italian wines<\/strong> into two main categories:<\/p>\n

DOCG Italian Wines<\/h3>\n

Super Tuscans, Barbaresco, Barolo, Amarone and Chianti Classico Riserva, tend to lean towards higher price points and are diverse in flavouring and style.<\/p>\n

Table Wines<\/h3>\n

These are less expensive white or red wines that are served at casual dinner settings. These wines are predominantly fruit flavoured and light-medium bodied while some are sparkling. All wines in this category pair well with regional Italian foods.<\/p>\n

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Italian wine food pairings<\/h2>\n

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