Italian Wine Regions

Pencil color illustration of Valpolicella - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Valpolicella is versatility in a glass—cherry-bright Valpolicella, velvet Ripasso, and contemplative Amarone, all shaped by limestone and volcanic slopes from Classica to Valpantena. Explore Corvina-led blends with freshness, spice, and ageworthy depth. Use our guide to decode zones, styles, and...
Illustration of Barolo in colored pencil - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Barolo is Nebbiolo at its most articulate—perfume and power shaped by Tortonian and Serravallian soils across nine communes and 170+ MGAs. Our guide decodes terroir, vintages, and styles, with pairing tips and serving advice. Explore La Morra’s silk to Serralunga’s...
Illustration of a vineyard in Valtellina
Guido Cattabianchi
Valtellina is Nebbiolo in alpine relief: chiselled acidity, fine tannins, and mineral lift from sunlit, terraced slopes. Our guide maps subzones—Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, Maroggia—and styles from vibrant Rosso to ageworthy Superiore and Sforzato. Decode terroir, pairings, and serving tips,...
Veneto Region, Northern Italy, Wine Region, Natural Wine, Organic Wine, Biodynamic Wine, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Positioned in the northeastern quadrant of Italy, Veneto holds an esteemed place in the viticultural heritage of the nation. The region's historical depth, coupled with its diverse terrains, has always been conducive to viticulture. In recent times, Veneto has emerged...
Liguria land of natural wine, Cinque Terre landscape, Blog, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Melissa Norton
Introduction Liguria, while often celebrated for its picturesque towns such as Cinque Terre and its culinary delights like pesto, Liguria holds a special significance in the world of viniculture. With a rich history of wine production that predates Roman times,...
Piedmonte Landscape, La Morra, Barolo, Natural Wine, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Melissa Norton
Piedmont, translating to "foot of the mountain," stands as one of Italy's most iconic and historically significant wine regions. Nestled in the foothills of the Western Alps, this northwestern Italian gem is revered globally for its intricate tapestry of vineyards,...
Emilia-Romagna landscape, Italian wine region, Northern Italy, Natural Wine, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Melissa Norton
Emilia-Romagna, located in northern Italy, is celebrated for its rich history, diverse cultures, and picturesque landscapes. Bordered by the Po River to the north and the Apennine Mountains to the south, Emilia-Romagna is renowned for its unique blend of natural...