Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Trentino-alto Adige, Italy as a Wine Region
Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria
- Other Italy Lombardy Home of the fashion capital of Milan, Lombardy is not quite Italy's capital of wine. It is, however, home to a few wines worth noting. Most vineyards are far north, far south or far east. First, in the south, the sparkling wine Franciacorta – this sparkling wine is made in the methode champagnoise and the better wineries produce wine that can hold it's own in a quality bubbly line up. Lugana, a pleasant, white wine made from Trebbiano, comes from Lombardy as well. Lean reds from the Nebbiolo grape are made further up in the Valtelliana region, near the Alps. Emilia-Romagna The region of Emilia-Romagna is better known for its food rather than wine. Most of the wine coming from this region is the red, slightly-fizzy Lambrusco. It's high in acid and best drunk young. The white coming out of the region is mostly Albana di Romagna. Made from the albana grape, it's typically dry and pleasant, although not found often. Umbria Talk about being in the center of things… the land-locked region of Umbria is smack dab in the middle of the country. The most familiar white wine of the region is Orvieto, named for the medieval Etruscan town. It's a Trebbiano-based wine with good fruit flavors and high acid. Originally a sweet wine, most Orvietos are now dry. Red wine from Umbria includes Torgiano and Montefalco - Torgiano made from the grapes of Chianti, while Montefalco uses the native sagrantino grape, making big and bold reds.
Italy as a Wine Country
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A little ditty about Italy... This country has about as many wines as its had governments. With 20 different regions, hundreds of DOCs and even more indigenous varieties, the amount of wine made in Italy is mind-boggling. Most o the juice, however, remains in the country for thirsty Italians. Wine is food in Italy and its rare that a meal is consumed without a glass of vino. That said, it's not common to find many folks drinking wine without food either. In turn, it's a match, and a mighty good one at that. In fact, it's safe to say that Italian wine is a foodie wine – one that goes on the table for a myraid of meals.
For regions, the most popular are Tuscany (home of Chianti), Piedmont and the Tre-Venezie, which includes Veneto, Trentino Alto-Adige and Friuli. Other communes of note are in Southern Italy, and a few good wines are made elsewhere in the country. The islands of Sardinia and Sicily are members of the Italian winemaking community as well.
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
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| B&B Ernestina The place is famous for its Prosecco and Cartizze, excellent D.O.C. wines, historic abb.. | 51.00 |
| HOTEL DEI CHIOSTRI Hotel dei Chiostri is situated on the Strada del Prosecco (the Prosecco wine route), ri.. | 88.00 |
| Hotel Dolomiti Surrounded by the Dolomites and 5 km from the lakes of Levico and Caldonazzo, Hotel Dol.. | 51.00 |
| Hotel Carlone Located in the heart of Adamello Brenta Park, the hotel its just a few chilometers from.. | 37.00 |
| HOTEL ELITE Levico Terme offers all the trappings of an unforgettable holiday and is sure to leave .. | 111.00 |
| Hotel Cristallo 40 years in the hotel sector mean 40 years of experience, of friendships, of cultural e.. | 54.00 |
| Parc Hotel Du Lac Hotel Du Lac is situated in a privileged location, on the shore of the beautiful Levico.. | 74.00 |
| Hotel Eden Welcome!We have been giving our guests a warm welcome for three generations. This is a .. | 53.00 |
| GRAND HOTEL TERME Immediately outside the hotel is a 14-hectare park, with a small ornamental lake, rare .. | 163.00 |
| Hotel Sporting Trento The Hotel Sporting Trento welcomes you in the city of the Council. Its the ideal point .. | 65.00 |
| ANTICO SPLENDORE The land that surrounds the ANTICO SPLENDORE, since it is under the lee of the Dolomiti.. | 41.00 |
| GARNI LAGO NEMBIA The Garn Lago Nembia is situated on the bank of the namesake lake at the beginning of W.. | 65.00 |
| Hotel Pinzolo Dolomiti It is a confortable hotel, with well-furnished bedrooms,all of them either with bath or.. | 92.00 |
| Hotel Bonapace Boasting more than a century of tradition in the hotel business, Hotel Bonapace is loca.. | .00 |
| Beauty & Vital Hotel Maria Our Beauty and Vital Hotel Maria offers top comfort rooms or suites, most of them with .. | 213.00 |
| Hotel Ortles The Ortles hotel is set in a typical little mountain resort, Cogolo, Val di Peio (1170 .. | 130.00 |
| Hotel Catinaccio Rosengarten The Hotel Catinaccio Rosengarten provides a unique position near the center of the town.. | 60.00 |
| Albergo Compagnoni The Compagnoni Hotel welcomes their kind guests and wishes everybody a wonderful holida.. | 148.00 |
| Hotel ADLER Cosy family run Hotel with Alpine style architecture within the Dolomites.Ideal for win.. | 81.00 |
| Hotel Stella Delle Alpi Located in a striking position with a panoramic view of the wonderful Brenta Dolomites,.. | 65.00 |
| Hotel Astoria The Hotel Astoria looks back on an unbroken tradition of hospitality and has been manag.. | 185.00 |
| Parkhotel Laurin Built in 1910 in pure Art Nouveau style the Parkhotel Laurin is located in a prime spot.. | 100.00 |
| Hotel Greif - IFI SPA This attractive hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Bolzano just 200 metres f.. | 130.00 |
| Hotel Regina We bid you a hearty welcome at the Hotel Regina. Your starting point for spectacular ad.. | 118.00 |
| Park HotelFaloria The Park Hotel Faloria, in Cortina dAmpezzo, is situated right in front of the historic.. | 334.00 |
| Ancora The Hotel Ancora is situated in an emerald valley ringed by the Dolomite Alps. One of t.. | 390.00 |
| Hotel Royal Hotel Royal enjoys an excellent position in Cortina dAmpezzo, in the heart of the livel.. | 65.00 |
| Hotel Ladurner The hotel is situated just a 5 minute walk from the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, .. | 79.00 |
| Juliane The hotel Juliane has a quiet and sunny position, a 15 minutes walk away from the centr.. | 139.00 |
| Hotel Senoner Unterdrittl Hotel SenonerWelcome to Hotel Senoner in Brixen.Hotel Senoner Unterdrittl is in a quiet.. | 83.00 |
| Hotel Rezia A charming hotel in the middle of a traditional village in the Engadin. It is ideal for.. | 51.00 |
