Veneto is a north-eastern Italian region bordering Trentino-Alto Adige (North), Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Northeast), Emilia-Romagna (South), and Lombardia (West). Surrounded by lush, green, rolling hillsides, Veneto is a mecca for architecture, food, history, and vino. Veneto was part of the Roman Empire until the 5th century AD, it then became part of The Republic of Venice, “La Serenissima” until 1797, and...
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Regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and beloved for its picturesque villages, cypress-lined country roads, and bountiful vineyards, Tuscany (Toscana) is the most famous wine region in all of Italy. Bordering Tuscany to the north is Liguria and Emilia-Romagna, to the east is Umbria and Marche Lazio is situated to the south. Winemaking practices in Tuscany date back...
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Nestled along the Mediterranean coastline lies Liguria, a coastal region in northwest Italy best known as the Italian Riviera. Liguria is home to thyme-scented hillsides, charming coastal towns, and crisp white wines. The Mediterranean beaches of Liguria are pristine, having secured the Blue Flag status of excellence 8 years in a row. When you think of the Italian Riviera, you...
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Piemonte, or Piedmont in English, is a picturesque northwestern wine region home to soft rolling hills, egg-rich pasta, white truffles, and the famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines - among the many others. Piedmont, according to many, is Italy's closest rival to Burgundy, a region which it resembles in regards to winemaking, vine tending traditions, and quality of the wines made....
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Puglia’s territory is long and thin, extending over Italy’s southeastern corner of the boot - the “heel” of Italy. Picturesque beaches with crystalline water, stunning olive groves, rows of vineyards, limestone studded hamlets, and a pleasurable climate all year long contribute to Puglia's magical atmosphere. This southeastern jewel has been home to a plethora of occupants throughout centuries. The Greeks...
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Home to idyllic lakeside towns, gothic architecture, neoclassical cathedrals, and to one of the planet’s greatest fashion capitals, Lombardy (Lombardia in Italian) is located in north-central Italy. Lombardia is neighbors with Piedmont to the west, Emilia-Romagna to the south and Veneto to the east. In addition to Milan's iconic style, Lombardy is famous for its spectacular lakes. Lake Como, Lake...
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Basilicata is located in Southern Italy and is characterized by ancient villages, green rolling hills, and views of the Ionian Sea. Basilicata is bounded by Campania to the west, Calabria to the south, and Puglia to the north and east. Basilicata is one of the smallest and least renowned regions in Italy, although in recent years its second-biggest city, Matera,...
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Hugging the northernmost corner of Italy and surrounded by the snow-capped Alps lies the famous winemaking region Trentino-Alto Adige. Trentino-Alto Adige might be one of Italy’s smallest wine-growing regions, however, it is one of the most multifarious due to its complex yet beautiful terrain. Trentino-Alto Adige shares its northern border with Austria, setting its cuisine, culture, and native grapes apart...
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia rests in the northeastern corner of Italy and shares its border with the Adriatic Sea, Slovenia, Austria, and Veneto. The provinces of the region include Trieste (the region’s capital), Gorizia, Pordenone, and Udine. The contrasting sky-high snow-capped mountains, rocky plateaus, and tranquil lagoons fit right in with the complex, diverse culture and history of this intriguing land. Friuli’s...
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Surrounded by striking blue-green waters, private beach coves, medieval castles, and the freshest seafood, Sardegna (or Sardinia) is full of wonder and discovery. “The Emerald Coast” once famously named, is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, following Sicily. It has roughly 1,242 miles of coastline and its pristine beaches are surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is almost three times...
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Adoringly named “green heart of Italy”, Umbria is the only region in Italy without access to either sea or international borders, setting its rolling green hills, lush forests, and golden vineyards apart from the rest of the country. Umbria forms the center of a perfect square, which borders Toscana in the Northwest, Marche to the Northeast, Abruzzo to the Southeast,...
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Traveling up the boot of Italy and stopping at the shin, you’ll come across a gem of a region named Campania. What you may not know about this region is that it is home to the world-famous pizza Napoletana, limoncello, and the breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast (to name a few). Campania has an incredibly rich history and even...
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Sunbathing in the southernmost corner of Italy, Sicily or Sicilia in Italian, is a Mediterranean paradise rich with food, wine, culture, art, and history. Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island, making the picturesque beaches, turquoise waters, and dramatic mountains unmistakably breathtaking. The island is separated from the rest of Italy by the Strait of Messina, and spans 175 miles from...
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Lazio (Latium in Latin) is a region located in central Italy and home to the famous capital city of Rome. Although the region may be the second most populated of Italy, its wine presence might be one of the most overlooked in the whole country. Lazio shares borders with Tuscany and Umbria to the north, Marche, Abruzzo, and Molise to...
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Perched in the Northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna is home to some of Italy’s most notable wines and gastronomic treasures. Emilia-Romagna borders Veneto, Lombardy, and Piedmont in the North, and Tuscany, Liguria, and Marche in the west and south. The Po river marks Emilia-Romagna’s northern peak and flows from west to east, linking the Apennine mountain peaks to the Adriatic...
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Nestled along the Adriatic coast, Abruzzo features what are arguably the most spectacular landscapes of central Italy outside of Tuscany. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the North, Lazio to the West/South-West, Molise to the South-East, and the Adriatic sea to the East. Abruzzo has been described as “the greenest region in Europe” dedicating almost half of its territory...
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Stretching for 100 miles along the Adriatic coast, Le Marche (Mar-Kay) is a hidden gem among Italy’s famous wine regions. While it may be one of the more unknown regions in Italy, Marche is not to be overlooked. Located in the hub of some of Italy’s most popular regions; Emilia-Romagna to the North, the Apennine Mountains and Umbria to the...
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