Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy boasts spectacular snowcapped peaks and alpine lakes, producing wines which pair perfectly with its delicious regional Tyrolean cuisine including cured meats, dumplings, and cheeses.

Sicily's volcanic soil has given birth to some powerful and bold red wines, including Nero d'Avola and Marsala wines, among many others. Mount Etna wines also hail from here!

Tuscany

Tuscany, famous for its rolling hills dotted with vines and cypress trees, is Italy's classic wine region. Renowned also for its art history - producing Botticelli and Michelangelo as well as charming hilltop villages - Tuscany stands as Italy's epitome.

Tuscany is also famous for producing the legendary Chianti wine, produced in a strictly limited zone between Siena and Florence. Sangiovese grapes form the core of Chianti blend, producing transparent wines with fruity aromas and flavors.

This region is renowned for producing world-renowned white wines such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Vin Santo, served with almond biscuits known as cantucci for dipping. Vermouth, an aromatic bitter aromatic aperitivo drink often enjoyed at bars across Italy, was also invented here.

Umbria

Umbria, known for its lush vineyards and hilltop villages, lies between Tuscany to the east, Lazio to the north, and Marche in the south. This historic region's charm can be found through Michelangelo's David as well as in world-class art collections at Uffizi Gallery and Bargello Museums.

These forests, where truffles grow and influence seasonal cuisine, and medieval towns make for a fascinating journey. A day trip or weekend tour are an excellent way to discover them on either an individual basis or as part of a group excursion.

Trentino-Alto Adige boasts an incredible mountainous terrain of snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes. The region's wines make the perfect complement to its delectable Tyrolean cuisine of cheeses, dumplings, and wine! Pinot, Merlot, and Chardonnay are popular but don't forget to taste one of its exceptional Traminer or Muller Thurgau varieties as well!

Basilicata

Basilicata is an Italian gem known for producing unique and delectable wines, such as Aglianico red. The region's volcanic terroir provides ideal conditions for vine growth - particularly noticeable with this red variety which boasts bold yet refreshing acidity characteristics.

Nero d'Avola is another dominant variety found throughout Basilicata. This traditional Italian native produces full-bodied wines with powerful tannins. Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Catarratto, Greco di Tufo Inzolia and Moscato di Alessandria are other noteworthy varieties grown here.

Sicily, Italy's largest island, produces many different varieties of wine. Most popular are Marsala and Moscato; Malvasia and Zibibbo also hail from this region. Sicilian wine culture is diverse, making the island an essential stopover for wine enthusiasts; home to some of the world's most impressive volcanoes including Mount Etna as well as beautiful beaches, historic villages, breathtaking vineyards and breathtakingly beautiful vineyards - it truly offers something for every wine enthusiast to discover!

Calabria

Calabria, best known for spicy dishes like pepperoncini, has long suffered from its poor reputation when it comes to winemaking, yet winemakers in this region have begun defying expectations by producing full-bodied red wines like Aglianico with bold, meaty flavours.

Piedmont region in Italy's northern side boasts iconic wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, thanks to a range of climates perfect for cultivating many grape varieties, including Moscato and Dolcetto white wines. Puglia (aka Apulia) provides ideal growing conditions for Sagrantino grapes native to this area; and Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy near Austria features mountains with surprising warm climates that produce wonderful Bordeaux blends.