The regions of Italy
Choose a region to read its guide, then move closer through its named subregions.
- 01Abruzzo14 producersAbruzzo combines Adriatic coast, hills and substantial mountains, so elevation matters in the vineyard. Montepulciano leads the region, with Trebbiano and other local white grapes alongside it. Colline Teramane has been Abruzzo's only DOCG since the 2003 harvest.
- 02Apulia15 producersApulia has five sub-regions and 32 named appellations. Primitivo and Negroamaro are useful starting points, while Castel del Monte, the Murgia plateau, Taranto and Salento each bring a different part of the region into view.
- 03Basilicata4 producersBasilicata has five named wine areas. The clearest picture comes from Vulture in the north, near Puglia and Campania, where volcanic slopes, changing soils and a long season accompany Aglianico del Vulture. Superiore is the more age-oriented DOCG expression.
- 04CalabriaNo producers listed yetCalabria has one DOCG, Cirò Classico, and ten DOC denominations. Greco di Bianco is a sweet passito from dried grapes, while Savuto is a red. Cirò, Melissa and Scavigna can each be made in white, red and rosé styles.
- 05Campania12 producersCampania has four DOCG and fifteen DOC appellations. Irpinia is home to Fiano, Greco and Aglianico wines, while Sannio is known for fresh Falanghina. Costa d'Amalfi makes whites and Piedirosso-led reds, and Cilento combines Fiano-led whites with full-bodied Aglianico.
- 06Emilia-Romagna24 producersEmilia-Romagna has six sub-regions and 19 named appellations, including Colli Piacentini, Colli di Parma & Reggiano and Lambrusco Country. Ortrugo and Pignoletto sit alongside Romagna Sangiovese, while Bosco Eliceo's sandy coastal terroir gives its wines a salty, savoury character.
- 07Friuli-Venezia Giulia16 producersIn Italy's far northeast, Friuli-Venezia Giulia borders Austria and Slovenia. Hills, plains, Adriatic shores and rocky plateaus produce very different wines, from the fresh whites of Friuli Grave to Carso's savory wines. The Prosecco DOC also extends into Veneto.
- 08Lazio4 producersLazio is a region of volcanic hills, lakes, mountains and coast, with five mapped sub-regions and 29 named appellations. Castelli Romani, the Cesanese hills, Circeo, Tuscia Viterbese and Roma DOC show how much local soils and climate can change the wines.
- 09Liguria1 producerLiguria has eight designations of origin and four geographical indications. Its wine areas run from the western Riviera between Savona and Imperia, through Genova, to Spezia in the east, where Cinque Terre, Colline di Levanto and Colli di Luni sit on the map.
- 10Lombardia28 producersLombardia's seven wine areas include Oltrepò Pavese, Franciacorta & Curtefranca and Valtellina. Its 5 DOCG, 21 DOC and 15 IGT designations cover Lugana whites, Nebbiolo reds and Oltrepò Metodo Classico.
- 11Marche16 producersMarche has six sub-regions and 21 named appellations. Bianchello follows the Metauro, Montepulciano grows on the Conero hills, and Verdicchio links Castelli di Jesi with Matelica before the map continues south through Macerata and the Piceno denominations.
- 12Molise1 producerMolise lies between the Adriatic coast and an inland Apennine zone in southeastern Italy. Broad Molise DOC bottlings sit alongside the more focused Biferno, Pentro di Isernia and Tintilia del Molise DOCs. Warmer, lower Biferno contrasts with cooler inland areas, giving the region more than one wine style.
- 13Other producers52 producersThese producers are listed here with no more specific region shown.
- 14Piemonte210 producersPiemonte has 19 DOCG wines and 41 DOC wines, so the regional name covers a great deal of ground. Langhe, Roero, Asti and Monferrato, Alto Piemonte and Canavese link different grapes and denominations to the names on the label.
- 15Sardegna3 producersSardegna is a wine region in Italy with six sub-regions and 18 named appellations. The map runs from Gallura in the north-east and the Alghero coast to Oristano and Campidano, central Mandrolisai and Barbagia, the south around Cagliari, and Sulcis in the south-west.
- 16Sicily40 producersSicily has eight sub-regions and 24 named appellations. Its vineyards range from dry-farmed areas with little rain to Etna's wetter volcanic slopes. The island makes more white wine than red and has more than 65 native grape varieties.
- 17Toscana132 producersToscana moves between Sangiovese-led reds, dry Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Bolgheri's broader coastal planting mix. Chianti Classico names historic central Chianti, while Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is built around Sangiovese, locally called Prugnolo Gentile.
- 18Trentino-Alto Adige26 producersIn northern Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige combines Alto Adige/Südtirol and Trentino. Bolzano is associated with powerful Lagrein, while dry Val Venosta and the Isarco Valley favour different northern varieties. Piana Rotaliana centres on Teroldego, and Trentino also makes classic-method Trentodoc.
- 19Umbria14 producersUmbria's wines range from tannic Sagrantino in Montefalco to Grechetto around Todi and Lake Trasimeno. Its two DOCG areas are Torgiano Rosso Riserva and Sagrantino di Montefalco; DOC appellations include Amelia, Orvieto, Todi, Torgiano and Colli del Trasimeno.
- 20Valle d'Aosta3 producersVineyards in Valle d'Aosta follow the valley floor from Donnas to Morgex below Mont Blanc. The region's single DOC includes seven named areas, with high vineyards around Morgex and La Salle alongside places such as Chambave, Torrette and Donnas. Wines include whites, reds, passito and classic-method sparkling styles.
- 21Veneto117 producersVeneto includes Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Valpolicella, volcanic Gambellara and Lake Garda's eastern shore. Its wines range from light sparkling styles and fresh reds to more structured bottles, so each part of the region has its own character.