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...
Pencil color illustration of Mount Etna - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Etna is energy in a glass: Nerello Mascalese and Carricante channel lava flows, altitude, and contrade into wines of mineral drive, citrus, and spice. Decode slopes, soils, and styles in our guide, then choose bottles that fit your table—Etna Rosso...
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...
Valtellina: Italy's Alpine Wine Region
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,...
A Landscape in Molise, photo for our blog series Italian Wine Regions; natural wine, organic wine - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Molise, Italy's second smallest region, is a hidden gem with a rich cultural and natural heritage. Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, this southeastern Italian region is known for its unspoiled landscapes, ancient traditions, and vibrant culinary...
Photo of Valle d'Aosta, high-altitude vineyards with a farm building, and mountains in the background; natural wine, organic wine - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Valle d'Aosta, in the heart of the Italian Alps, is renowned for its stunning mountain landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and exceptional wines. Located in the northwest of Italy, France, and Switzerland border this small but vibrant region, offering a unique...
Calabria Mountains and Sea, Natural Wine Italian Region, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Guido Cattabianchi
Calabria, located at the toe of Italy's boot, is a region of profound historical significance and natural beauty. Encircled by the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas, this southern Italian paradise is celebrated globally for its stunning coastline, rugged mountains, and rich...
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...
Tuscany Landscape, Vineyards, Natural Wine, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Melissa Norton
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...
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,...
Puglia Trulli, Ancient Houses, Southern Italy, Blog, Natural Wine, Primal Wine - primalwine.com
Melissa Norton
Apulia, known as "Puglia" in Italian, is a region that stands as one of Italy's most vibrant and historically rich wine regions. Situated in the country's southeastern part, this stunning region stretches along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, offering a...