Italy has a wider selection of wines than any other country in the world, and uses over 500 unique grapes to produce them. Italy is most famous for wines made from its indigenous grapes. Wines made in the mountain regions are higher priced with elegant flavours, whilst wines grown on the flatter terrain are more affordable.
Classic Italian Red wines include Barolo made from the Nebbiolo grape, Chianti made from Sangiovese grape, Amarone and Valpolicella made from Corvina and Rondinella grapes and Nero d'Avola made from the grape of the same name.
Italy is also famous for its sparklingProsecco wines made from the Glera grape and Moscato made from Moscato Bianco.
The most recognisable Italian White wine is Pinot Grigio which is made from the grape of the same name, as well as Gavi made from the Cortese grape.
Italy also successfully makes wines from the international grape varieties Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
This simple Chardonnay has a straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. The aroma is characteristic with marked fruity and floral undertones. The flavour is dry, with a fresh streak and clear cut characteristics.
This delightful White wine from the Canti winery is made from the Catarratto and Chardonnay grapes. The colour is straw with subtle golden hues. One the nose, the aroma is that of Intense fragrant ripe fruit with hints of Mediterranean citrus fruits. The flavour is concentrated fruit with elegant acidity and a lengthy finish.
This classic Merlot is a bright Ruby red colour with violet hues. An intense aroma, rich and elegant with the scent of ripe fruits. The flavour is rich, spicy and well balanced.
This classic Cabernet is a bright Ruby red colour with violet hues. An intense distinctive herbaceous aroma, spicy with a perfectly balanced reminiscence of pepper. A frank and balanced flavour, fruity and pleasantly tannic and mineral.
This medium sweet Merlot is a medium bodied red wine. Intense ruby red with purple reflections in colour, on the nose, aromas of raspberry and red cherries with notes of spices. Medium tannins. Well-balanced in acidity, rich and intense in style. On the palate, delivers red fruits characteristics with a touch of leather and spices, hint of black pepper, good length and structure, savoury and rounded. It has long finish.
G10 Tigre Negro is a blend of grapes Sangiovese and Syrah. Sangiovese - Syrah is a perfect blend of two grape varieties, one from Italy, one originating from Bordeaux of France, they are combined to create a very attractive purple Red Wine with an abundance of personality.