Italian Wine Central (IWC) is the leading English-language source of accurate, up-to-date information about Italian wine, recognized as a key spokesmedium for Italian wine in the United States. IWC’s resources include this website, two educational programs, and several editions of the manual Into Italian Wine.
Online since 2013, the IWC website features a wealth of information on every Italian wine denomination, including clear, concise summaries of the primary rules and regulations; details about more than 200 of the grape varieties used in Italian wines; statistics about the global and Italian wine trade; and topical articles and educational features. IWC is organized in a powerful, searchable database that is optimized for mobile devices. With readers in more than 130 countries, Italian Wine Central serves as a central network for wine professionals wanting to learn and teach about Italian wines.
IWC’s educational initiatives include two courses and a certification examination on the subject of Italian wine. In combination, these programs are designed to help raise the level of knowledge about Italian wine generally throughout the wine industry.