When it comes to wine Italy exports more than any other country and also offers the greatest variety of types, ranging through nearly every colour, flavor and style imaginable. Italian producers have moved rapidly to the forefront of world enology, improving techniques to create wines of undeniable class in every region. Their wines derive not only from native vines, which represent an enormous array, but also from a complete range of international varieties.
The controlled wine appellation system, created in 1963, Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) is the equivalent of the French Apellation Contrôlée (AC) and the Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO). In 1980, Italian authorities established a superior classification of DOC wines. The Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) began with five wines; today, a total of 24 wines have been awarded the prestigious DOCG status.
We hope you enjoy our selection of Italian wines. |