Best Places In Italy For Wine Tasting
If we go by historical evidence, Italy is considered to be the oldest wine producing regions in the world. Archaeologists believe that people in the region were into wine making even 2000 years ago. If we look at the writings of those times, there is a mention of Chianti and Sangiovese varieties of wine that is available these days too.
Let us now take a look at the three best areas to visit in Italy for wine tasting:
Valpolicella, Chianti and Langhe (Piedmont).
Valpolicella
Travel to Valpolicella for Wine Tasting
Valpolicella received DOC designation in 1968 and it was then that the production area was expanded so that more and more wine could be produced easily. In the recent times the economy of the region of Valpolicella depends to a great extent on the wine production. Don’t forget to make Valpolicella a part of your itinerary while visiting Italy for Wine Tasting.
Chianti
Travel to Chianti for Wine Tasting
Chianti is a red wine which is generally dry and it goes well with noodles, beef and also chicken. This wine is made from ageing for around 5 to 10 years. It has a cheery and sometimes rose fragrance attached to it and has high acidity. So Chianti is a must visit place for Wine Tasting while on a tour of Italy.
Langhe
Travel to Langhe for Wine Tasting
Wine making has been carried on in Langhe area since ages and the wines made here are from grape varieties like Arneis and Favorita which is white in color and Dolcetto, Freisa and Nebbiolo which are red in color. These wines have to be aged for a minimum of 3 years. It goes well with meat dishes and dishes with cheese. As far as the taste is concerned, it is smooth and not very acidic. Thus Langhe, a scenic place, is also a must visit wine tasting destination while on a tour of Italy.
Best Places In Italy For Wine Tasting
Italy is surely a treat for wine lovers as you get the opportunity to taste the region’s best wines combined with the delicious food and beautiful view of countryside. So, wine lovers if you have not visited Italy, what are you waiting for? Go discover the varieties of the mystical wine land.
Gabriele Monti is a dedicated writer about wine and food in Italy.
