Italy - Cork Tales

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

Prosecco made it Italy's biggest wine producer; Amarone makes it one of the most serious. 1. At a Glance The Veneto, in

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

Italy's only landlocked region hides Sagrantino, one of the most tannic red grapes on earth. 1. At a Glance Umbria sits in

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

Sangiovese built Chianti and Brunello here, then rebel winemakers broke the rules on the coast. 1. At a Glance Tuscany, in central Italy, is

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

Two languages, one Alpine valley, and Italy's most reliable cool-climate whites. 1. At a Glance This is Italy's northernmost

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

An active volcano now grows some of Italy's most sought-after reds and whites. 1. At a Glance Sicily is the large

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

A Mediterranean island whose grapes arrived by sea from Spain, and taste like it. 1. At a Glance Sardinia (Sardegna) is a large island

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

The heel of Italy long fueled Europe's blends; now Primitivo carries its name abroad. 1. At a Glance Puglia (Apulia) is the

By Corkified 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

Fog-shrouded hills give Nebbiolo the slow ripening that makes Barolo and Barbaresco. 1. At a Glance Piemonte (Piedmont) sits in Italy's

By André Navarro 3 min read

Roots• Jul 28, 2026

A sliver of coast so steep that vineyards need funicular rail and terraces built by hand. 1. At a Glance Liguria is the thin

By Corkified 3 min read