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Have you ever wondered why Italian wine is one of the most obscure regions?
The first explanation for this is that the Italians used the same traditional wine label identification as the French. But that’s not the biggest problem when you get to know Italian wines, it’s about getting to know all the different grape varieties in this beautiful land.
Italy is well known for producing food wines such as Vermouth and cooking wines (such as Marsala). And 3 famous high-quality wine producing regions are Veneto, Tuscany and Piedmont.
The Veneto region is a large region in northeastern Italy, stretching from the Adriatic Sea all the way to Lake Garda, from the high peaks of the Dolomites down to the Po valley. The presence of these mountain ranges and much of the plains means that there is a significant difference in temperature between summer and winter, slightly reduced in the vicinity of Lake Garda and in coastal and flat areas. , especially in the hot summer. This creates the perfect setting for viticulture.
Veneto
Veneto is the region that produces the largest number of Italian wines, with 700,000 liters per year, of which about 90% are classified as D.O.C.G., D.O.C. and I.G.T. This region is a real gem when it comes to wine. In addition to the pinnacle of high-class wine production, Veneto is also blessed with breathtaking natural beauties. It also offers 16 wine routes, including the DOC Lison-Pramaggiore wine route and the Valpolicella wine route. The Veneto is also home to annual events of international interest such as the Gemme del Montello and the Cantine Aperte. The best quality wines are located in the provinces of Treviso, Verona, Padova, Vicenza e Venezia.
The most interesting feature of the successful Veneto wines is mainly due to the variety of indigenous grapes, both red and white. Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave and Glera are among the main grapes used to produce white wines. Grape varieties Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Raboso are mainly used in the production of red wines.
Tuscany – Italian wine region of quality
Tuscany (also known as Toscana) is known as the most romantic land in Italy. A place where wine lovers want to visit, want to enjoy the excellent wines of this beautiful land. Located in Central Italy, Tuscany has a long history of wine, dating back to the 5th century BC.
Today Tuscany has become the most famous wine region with products that are appreciated and enjoyed globally such as Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and “Super Tuscans” such as Masseto, Ornellaia, Luce, etc. … Tuscany is also a large wine region in the boot-shaped country. The vine area is up to 64,000 hectares. The warm temperate coastal climate contrasts with the continental climate in the hills. This created a temperature difference during the day that helped balance the sugar, acidity and aroma of the grapes.
The region’s dominant grape variety is Sangiovese, associated with the names of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines. The new “Super Tuscans” that have become famous in the last 2-3 decades are concentrated in the Bolgheri sub-region, with French grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Most of the region’s finest, finest Tuscan Italian red wines are made from the Sangiovese grape variety. The flavor of Sangiovese depends a lot on where the grapes are grown as well as the production methods of each winemaker. Wines made from Sangiovese grapes often have high acidity and astringency. Characteristic flavors are: cherries, ripe plums, blueberries, coffee, etc. Although having a bit of a personality similar to Pinot Noir, wherever Sangiovese grows, the wine shows a distinctive character. of that land.
Especially, the wines from Sangiovese grapes aged for a long time in oak barrels also have aromas of cedar, vanilla and a little spicy spice. In Tuscany, Chianti is the most famous red wine producer. The wines here have improved dramatically over the past 30 years.
Today, Chianti wines are loved as much as the French Bordeaux wines around the world. The wines of the region are quite expensive, but well worth the quality. Besides, neighboring areas such as Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are also gradually gaining popularity. The typical Chianti wines can be enjoyed quite a few years after the harvest.
For many years, Chianti was bottled in bottles wrapped with straw cork, which is also a symbol of the Italian wine industry and many local bistros. However, today winemakers have also changed to a more modern style to add elegance. Red wine is the strength of Tuscany, in addition, the region also produces white wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano and sweet white wine Vin Santo, sweet red wine Elba Atletico Passito. The white wines here are mostly made from Trebbiano grapes and are used for daily drinking. As for the riserva wines, the vintages or the Sangiovese – Merlot and other Super Tuscan wines need 3-5 years.
The wine production that Tuscany produces can amount to about 260 million liters. This is also the level of production that can meet the demand for wine around the world. Toscana wines are appreciated for their freshness, modernity but still bearing the characteristics of the region. This is also where the wine is steeped in the Italian traditions.
Piedmont – Italy’s harsh wine region
Piedmont is a remote wine region in the northwest of Italy, which inherits a special geographical position between the famous wine-producing regions of Italy in particular and of the world in general. Piedmont is the big house, it contains the most wines that meet the DOCG standard (the most strict wine label) of Italy.
Some of the famous and respected names include Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera d’Asti. In particular, this place is best known for the success of three wine lines: white wine, sweet wine and sparkling wine. In particular, there is a line of wine that captivates many wine lovers, which is Moscato D’Asti.
Piedmont is located on the western side of the foothills of the Alps (Piedmont means “at the foot of the mountain”). The boundary of Piedmont is calculated from the north encircling to the west foothills of the Alps, to the southeast of Piedmont in the Apennine Mountains, the great thing is that Piedmont is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, so the climate and scenery here. Very beautiful and romantic.
Piedmont is likened to Italy’s ‘Burgundy’ with a reputation for family-owned wineries and a focus on quality. High quality comes with an extremely rigorous production process and has become the obsession of many Italian winemakers.
Although Piedmont is best known as a red wine region, it also features a few unique white wines. Typically, the bottle of Moscato d’Asti wine has moved many wine lovers’ hearts. This bottle of wine is produced from the Moscato grape variety grown in the Asti town area. This wine has a sweet, light taste, sparkling color and meets the DOCG standard – the highest level of wine label in Italian wine law.
With so many bottles that are DOC and DOCG certified (about 40% of the wine produced here is DOC and DOCG), Piedmont is also a formidable challenge for Italy’s leading position of wines from Tuscany and Veneto.
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