A Guide to Italy’s Key Grape Varieties
From Piedmont to Tuscany, Puglia to Sardegna, Italy’s twenty administrative regions boast an incredible array of both indigenous and international grape varieties. Each Italian region has its own distinctive style and flair, much like the country's food. Despite this volume of "local talent", however, many of the most coveted Italian wines have embraced the influx of French grape varieties that undeniably produce impressive wines.