Download blank maps for the self-study exercises here: Figure 1--Outline of Italy Figure 2--Outline of the Regions of Italy Figure 3--Outline of Piedmont Figure 4--Outline of Tuscany Figure 6--Outline of Italian Peninsula and Islands Figure 7--Outline of Northern Italy
This set of pages describes some of the characteristics and statistics of the main Italian grape varieties. While this is not a comprehensive list, it contains all grape varieties that (1) have at least 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of vineyards growing in Italy or (2) can be a majority component of a DOP wine. Each […]
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Each denomination’s page follows the same format, depending on the number and types of wines allowed, the restrictions imposed by the disciplinare (the organizing law for the denomination), and the data available. The name of the appellation (including any variants or alternative names) and the quality level are listed the way they appear in the […]
Italian Wine Central’s advanced course for corporate clients, along with one sitting of the Italian Wine Professional certification exam
A fun, unpressured course, designed for wine enthusiasts who want to get started on their Italian wine journey and those in wine service or sales looking to jump-start their careers.
