Piedmont is also home to one of the premier wine growing regions of the world. Read More Map of Italian Wine Regions See the easy-to-understand map of Italian wine regions and major wine varieties. Learn about the 20 Italian wine regions and which ones to try first when delving into ...
Winemakers began mixing ‘unsanctioned’ wine varieties (like Merlot) into their blends to make high-quality wines. The legal system eventually yielded in 1992 with the creation of IGT, a new designation that gave winemakers the ability to be more creative. The First Super Tuscan The most ...
–Ian D’Agata, Native Wine Grapes of Italy Aglianico See more flavor characteristics of Aglianico on page 132 of Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine Flavors and Aromas White Pepper, Cracked Peppercorn, Black Cherry, Blueberry, Blackberry Bramble, Black Plum, Dried Cranberry, Dried Raspberry...