Italy as a wine country

Italy is the largest wine producing country, including export. The country has several microclimates where you’ll find outstanding wines. The Romans were refined in making wine. Their knowledge was distributed throughout Europe. Throughout the country (1.300km from north to south) there have different grape varieties which you only find in Italy, such as the Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Albana and the Vernaccia.Northern ItalyNorthern Italy contains seven regions: Valle d'Aosta, P... | more

Vineyard Highlighted

Bracco |

Bracco is a micro producer. He produces 15,000 bottles of wine a year. Father works in de vineyard, mother does the sales and daughter is oenologist. The whole production fits in quite some square meters. We are initially welcomed by the father, who only speaks Friulian. There is a small reception and a tasting bar. Bracco makes wines of very good quality, but they are very modest. We taste the Friulano and the Refosco, both from 2009. Because the wines lie one year longer, they are a lot better... | more