Italian Wine Basics & Guides

Donzella Wines logo featuring wine glass and grape leaf – authentic Italian wine merchant.

Where is Wine Country in Italy?

Italy is famed for its longstanding viticulture and winemaking traditions that make its wines world-renowned, such as Tuscany's prized Sangiovese or Sicily's Nero d'Avola wines. Northern Italy is becoming more and more well-known, particularly among wine drinkers who...

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Donzella Wines logo featuring wine glass and grape leaf – authentic Italian wine merchant.

What is a Good Italian Red Wine?

Italian red wines can be difficult to navigate. There are hundreds of grape varieties and thousands of wine styles. Barolo is considered the king of Italian red wines, produced with Nebbiolo grapes; Brunello di Montalcino from Tuscany is widely renowned for its...

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