Italian wines

Looking for quality Italian wines with character? From red wine from the north with lovely tannins to white wine that tastes crisp and dry. Or opt for Italian bubbles and choose a crisp prosecco.

Buying popular Italian wine

Italian wine is popular because it is recognisable and versatile. You can easily find a style that suits the moment: fruity and smooth, crisp and fresh, or powerful and complex.

Each region has its own signature. Tuscany is known for cherry-red wine, Piedmont for intense premium wines with structure, and Veneto for accessible wines and sparkling wines. This makes wine from Italy ideal if you like to choose by origin and style.

Which Italian wine suits you?

A good wine choice is made by starting with colour and then with flavour profile. Think about intensity, fruit type, dryness and tannins.

Italian red wine

Red wine from Italy varies from light and smooth to deep and powerful. Expect aromas of cherry, plum, spices and sometimes earthy notes. The more tannins, the better the combination with richer dishes such as Saltimbocca, Ossobuco or game.

Italian white wine

Italian white wine is often crisp, dry and aromatic. Think of citrus, peach, blossom and mineral notes. Ideal for those who love refined acidity and a pure glass. Always delicious with fish dishes or desserts.

Italian sparkling wine

Italian sparkling wine, called prosecco, comes in different styles: light and fruity, or crisp and elegant. Perfect as an aperitif, but also strong at the table.

What are the most famous Italian wines?

Chianti is a well-known Italian red wine from Tuscany, usually made from the Sangiovese grape. Expect a dry profile with cherry fruit, fresh acidity and spicy notes. A classic choice for Italian dishes.

Barolo is a premium Italian red wine from Piedmont, made from Nebbiolo. It is known for pronounced aromas (roses, tar, cherry), firm tannins and a long finish. This is a wine for lovers of structure and depth.

Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine from the Veneto region. Often fruity and lively, with a softly aromatic character. Ideal as an Italian bubbly for an aperitif.

Discover your favourite Italian wine

A typical Italian wine is often dry and made to pair with delicious food. You often taste bright fruit and fresh acidity. Red wine from Italy regularly contains tannins that pair beautifully with rich dishes.

Italy also has hundreds of grape varieties and styles with a clear link to region and grape. Want to know more about the most popular grape varieties from Italy? Read more about Italian grapes.

How to store Italian wine

The general rule is to store your bottles of wine in a cool and dark place without too much change in environmental factors. This way, the taste is best preserved.

• Red: 16–18°C (light red slightly cooler)

• White: 8–12°C

• Sparkling wine: 6–8°C

Italian wine with food

A pasta with tomato sauce often calls for red wine with fresh acidity such as Chianti or Sangiovese. Creamy pasta sauces combine beautifully with round white or smooth red. A seafood pasta is ideal with a crisp, dry white wine.

Is there a pizza in the oven? Go for fruity red with mild tannins. Chianti style is a classic, but smooth Southern Italian red also pairs well.

For meat dishes, it's best to choose an Italian red wine with a powerful structure and tannins. For example, choose a Nebbiolo style with red meat or a Primitivo style with BBQ and spicy marinades.

For fish and seafood dishes, a crisp white wine with citrus and minerality (Pinot Grigio, Verdicchio, Vermentino) is a delicious choice.

Cuvamis, your expert in Italian wines

We focus on quality Italian wines with a clear style. Our Italian wines are identifiable by grape and region, reliable in flavour profile and strong in price-quality. This way, you can choose a wine that suits your preference.