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Le regioni

Italian wine regions

Italy has twenty wine regions — from the alpine valleys in the north to the volcanic hills of the south. Climate, soil and grapes give every district its own voice. These are the regions iVino sources from, and what makes them unique.

  • Campania

    Irpinia wine region – volcanic wines of Campania

    Aglianico · Fiano · Greco di Tufo · Falanghina

    Map of Italy with Campania highlighted — the Irpinia wine district
    Irpinia on the map
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    Climate and terroir

    Volcanic soils from Vesuvius, high hills at 400–700 m above sea level and wide day-to-night temperature swings that give fresh, mineral wines.

    Character

    Southern Italy's answer to Burgundy — slow-maturing reds with structure and whites with a straight-backed acidity. The DOCG appellations Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo all belong here.

    Wines from Irpinia in our range

  • Abruzzo

    Abruzzo wine region – wines between the Apennines and the Adriatic

    Montepulciano · Trebbiano · Pecorino

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    Abruzzo on the map
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    Climate and terroir

    Coastal plains and hills between the Apennines and the Adriatic, with a mild climate cooled by breezes from the mountains.

    Character

    Deep, juicy reds from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo — dark fruit, soft tannins and remarkable value for the quality. Pecorino gives fresh, herbal whites.

    Wines from Abruzzo in our range

  • Trentino-Alto Adige

    Trentino wine region – alpine wines and Trento DOC by Lake Garda

    Chardonnay · Pinot Nero · Nosiola

    Map of Italy with Trentino-Alto Adige highlighted
    Trentino on the map
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    Climate and terroir

    Alpine valleys around Lake Garda, cold nights and the local Peler wind that create ideal conditions for sparkling wine.

    Character

    Home of Trento DOC — bottle-fermented sparkling wine (Metodo Classico) that measures up to Champagne. Whites with sharp minerality and elegant fruit.

    Wines from Trentino in our range

Wine region or wine district – what's the difference?

Wine region
Italy is divided into 20 official regions, such as Campania, Abruzzo and Trentino-Alto Adige. The region is the broad geographical frame and often appears on labels in wider designations like IGT.
Wine district
A wine district is a smaller area within a region, with its own soil, microclimate and stricter rules (DOC and DOCG). Irpinia in Campania is one example – home of Taurasi, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino.

La legge del vino

Italian wine law – DOCG, DOC and IGT explained

Italian wine law sorts wines into a quality pyramid. The higher the level, the stricter the rules on grapes, yields, alcohol and ageing. Each designation has its own production rules, the disciplinare di produzione, based on EU wine legislation.

  1. DOCG – Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

    The top tier. Wines are tasted and analysed by an official panel, and every bottle carries a numbered neck strip.

    Examples: Taurasi DOCG, Greco di Tufo DOCG, Fiano di Avellino DOCG.

  2. DOC – Denominazione di Origine Controllata

    Controlled origin with fixed rules on permitted grapes, maximum yields and ageing within a defined wine district.

    Examples: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Trento DOC.

  3. IGT / IGP – Indicazione Geografica Tipica / Protetta

    Regional origin giving producers more freedom over grapes and methods.

    Example: Campania Aglianico IGP.

  4. Vino – Vino d'Italia

    The base level with no stated area. The wine comes from Italy but has no regional rules.

Common words on the label

Classico
The wine comes from the district's historic heartland.
Riserva
The wine has been aged longer than the basic requirement, in barrel and/or bottle.
Superiore
Higher minimum alcohol and usually lower permitted yields.
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