Winery visits and tastings

Visit and tasting at an Italian winery

Discover wine where it is born. We organise visits to Italian wineries and on-site tastings for wine lovers, professionals and small groups from Bulgaria.

Meet the producers and discover the regions, traditions and stories behind every bottle.

Discover every Italian wine region

Tap or click any of Italy’s 20 regions. A concise guide to its leading wines, grapes and flavour characteristics will open below the map.

Interactive regional boundaries: Simplemaps (used under licence).

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Leading wines and characteristics

Piedmont

The land of Nebbiolo and some of Italy’s most age-worthy reds, complemented by fresh Barbera and aromatic Moscato.

Barolo and Barbaresco DOCGNebbiolo with rose, red fruit, high acidity, firm tannins and excellent ageing potential.
Barbera d’Asti and d’AlbaJuicy fruit, lively acidity and softer tannins; highly versatile with food.
Moscato d’Asti DOCGLightly sparkling, sweet and aromatic, with peach, flowers and sage.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Aosta Valley

Small high-altitude Alpine vineyards produce fresh, refined wines with a distinct mountain character.

Blanc de Morgex et de La SallePrié Blanc with citrus, white flowers, bright freshness and stony minerality.
TorrettePetit Rouge with red berries, Alpine herbs and gentle spice.
DonnasMountain Nebbiolo with floral notes, spice and elegant tannins.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Lombardy

From Franciacorta to Valtellina’s Alpine terraces: traditional-method bubbles and elegant mountain Nebbiolo.

Franciacorta DOCGTraditional method, fine bubbles, citrus, white flowers, bread and nuts.
Valtellina Superiore and SforzatoNebbiolo with red fruit, spice, freshness and fine tannins; Sforzato is more concentrated.
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo ClassicoPinot Nero with lively bubbles, structure and a clean fruit profile.
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Leading wines and characteristics

South Tyrol

An Alpine climate and marked temperature shifts create pure, fresh and precise wines.

TrentodocTraditional method from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero: citrus, fine bubbles and delicate toast.
South Tyrol DOC whitesPinot Grigio, Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer with aromatic purity and mineral freshness.
Teroldego and LagreinDark fruit, violet, spice and a firm Alpine structure.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Veneto

A region of striking contrasts: fresh sparkling wines, concentrated dried-grape reds and mineral whites.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco SuperioreGlera with apple, pear, white flowers and a fresh finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCGFull and warming, with dried fruit, ripe cherry and sweet spices.
Soave ClassicoGarganega with citrus, yellow fruit, minerality and an almond finish.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

One of Italy’s benchmark regions for aromatic, mineral whites and distinctive native grapes.

Collio and Friuli Colli OrientaliFriulano, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla: citrus, herbs, structure and minerality.
Ramandolo DOCGSweet Verduzzo with apricot, honey, nuts and balancing freshness.
Refosco dal Peduncolo RossoDark fruit, violet, spice and lively acidity.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Liguria

Steep coastal vineyards and Mediterranean wines with herbal, citrus and saline notes.

Vermentino Colli di LuniCitrus, white flowers, herbs and saline freshness.
PigatoA fuller white with yellow fruit, aromatic herbs and a mineral finish.
Rossese di DolceacquaA delicate red with strawberry, rose, spice and light tannins.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Emilia-Romagna

A gastronomic region of sparkling reds, fresh Sangiovese and characterful whites.

Lambrusco di SorbaraPale, floral and crisp, with red fruit and bright freshness.
Lambrusco GrasparossaDarker and more structured, with ripe fruit and gentle tannin.
Romagna Sangiovese and AlbanaCherry and herbs in the red; fresh dry or sweet styles from Albana.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Tuscany

Home of Sangiovese: cherry fruit, lively acidity, herbal notes and excellent ageing ability.

Chianti Classico DOCGCherry, violet, dried herbs and firm yet elegant tannins.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGDeep, structured and long-lived Sangiovese with spicy complexity.
Bolgheri DOCCabernet, Merlot and other grapes with dark fruit, spice and a velvety structure.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Umbria

Italy’s green heart combines powerful reds, classic whites and age-worthy blends.

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCGHighly structured, with dark fruit, spice and powerful tannins.
Orvieto ClassicoGrechetto and Trebbiano with citrus, white flowers and a delicate almond finish.
Torgiano Rosso RiservaSangiovese with cherry, herbs, balance and good ageing potential.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Marche

Between the Apennines and Adriatic, mineral whites meet aromatic Mediterranean reds.

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and di MatelicaCitrus, fennel, minerality, bright freshness and an almond finish.
Rosso ConeroMontepulciano with dark cherry, herbs, body and soft tannins.
Lacrima di Morro d’AlbaIntensely floral red with rose, violet and red fruit.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Lazio

Volcanic soils and a Mediterranean climate shape fresh whites and distinctive reds around Rome.

Frascati Superiore DOCGMalvasia and Trebbiano with flowers, citrus, herbs and gentle savouriness.
Cesanese del Piglio DOCGRed fruit, violet, spice and firm tannins.
BelloneFresh native white with citrus, yellow fruit and mineral character.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Abruzzo

Mountains and sea create generous reds, fresh whites and one of Italy’s most distinctive rosés.

Montepulciano d’AbruzzoDark cherry, plum, herbs, body and rounded tannins.
Trebbiano d’AbruzzoCitrus, white flowers, a saline-mineral profile and good freshness.
Cerasuolo d’AbruzzoStructured rosé with cherry, pomegranate, spice and food-friendly freshness.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Molise

A small, authentic region known for Tintilia and straightforward Mediterranean wines.

Tintilia del MoliseDark fruit, black pepper, herbs, freshness and firm tannins.
Falanghina del MoliseCitrus, white flowers, a herbal note and a clean, fresh finish.
Molise RossoMontepulciano and other grapes with cherry, spice and a soft structure.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Campania

Ancient grapes and volcanic soils produce powerful reds and some of southern Italy’s most complex whites.

Taurasi DOCGAglianico with black fruit, violet, tobacco, high acidity and powerful tannins.
Fiano di Avellino DOCGCitrus, white flowers, hazelnut, wax and mineral depth.
Greco di Tufo DOCGYellow fruit, citrus, herbs, salinity and taut freshness.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Puglia

A sun-drenched southern region of rich, ripe reds, Mediterranean herbs and generous fruit.

Primitivo di ManduriaRipe black fruit, plum, sweet spice, warmth and soft tannins.
Salice SalentinoNegroamaro with dark fruit, herbs, spice and a gently bitter finish.
Castel del Monte Nero di TroiaFloral, structured red with cherry, black pepper and fine tannins.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Basilicata

Mount Vulture and high-altitude vineyards create austere, mineral and long-lived wines with southern depth.

Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCGDark fruit, smoke, spice, volcanic minerality and powerful tannins.
Matera GrecoCitrus, yellow fruit, herbs and a fresh mineral finish.
Terre dell’Alta Val d’AgriStructured reds with black fruit, pepper and mountain freshness.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Calabria

Mountains between two seas and native grapes yield warm, spicy wines with a clear Mediterranean identity.

Cirò RossoGaglioppo with red fruit, spice, dried herbs and savoury tannins.
Greco di BiancoSweet wine with dried apricot, honey, citrus peel and nuts.
Greco BiancoFresh dry white with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Sicily

An island of volcanoes, sun and sea breezes, with an extraordinary range of fresh, aromatic and powerful wines.

Etna RossoNerello Mascalese with red fruit, smoke, herbs, bright freshness and fine tannins.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCGNero d’Avola and Frappato: cherry, flowers, spice and juicy balance.
Marsala DOCFortified wine with nuts, caramel, dried fruit and great complexity.
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Leading wines and characteristics

Sardinia

Island wines shaped by wind and granite, with marine freshness, Mediterranean herbs and ripe fruit.

Vermentino di Gallura DOCGCitrus, white flowers, herbs, granite minerality and a saline finish.
Cannonau di SardegnaRipe red fruit, spice, Mediterranean herbs and warmth.
Carignano del SulcisDark fruit, a saline note, herbs and soft, full tannins.
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Upcoming organised trips

We are preparing the next wine trips from Bulgaria to selected Italian wineries. Confirmed dates, regions, included wineries, programme and available places will be published here.

  • Visits to selected Italian wineries
  • On-site tastings and meetings with producers
  • Organisation for small groups from Bulgaria

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