Italian Wine

Barbaresco Grapes

There are many amazing things that Italy has contributed to the world and we all know that one of them is the Italian wine. Italy has one of the best wine varieties in the world. The Italians has been producing wine since ancient times as early as second century B.C. introduced by the Greeks to Southern Italy and by the Etruscans to central Italy and from there the Romans developed and enhanced the wine-making process. That consistency of excellence in wine processing has been carried throughout the centuries to present day Italian wines.

Aging wine has been practiced by the Romans, usually aging it for ten to twenty-five years shows best results. It makes the wine smooth and delicious. They also learned to store them in wooden barrels. Today Italian winemakers should pass the strict guidelines with regards to the production, quantity, alcohol content, aging and wine taste. Grapes and cherries are the basic fruits used in winemaking. Blessed by nature, the Italian soil is a very fertile ground for vineyards and the climate is just perfect for grapes and cherries. The Northern, Central and Southern regions of Italy  never fail to produce the best grapes and the best wines.


Tuscan Vineyard


Italy is known for the best red wines and white wines. Italian wines of superior quality are Chianti Classico, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, and Barbaresco which falls under the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita classification. To discuss Italian wines and to break them down by quality, by taste, by region etc. will take us forever. Wine has been part of the country's culture and lifestyle and it is one product that Italians are proud of. Here's a toast to you and to Italian wines. Salut!


Photo Credit: Barbaresco Grapes
Photographer: Jan-Tore Egge
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Photo Credit: Barbaresco Wine
Photographer: JBonne
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Photo Credit: Tuscan Vineyard
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