Central Italy
The Central Italy Wine Region extends from the western Tyrrhenian Coast to the Adriatic Coast on the east, covering the regions of Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, Tuscany and Umbria. Tuscany is well-regarded for its Sangiovese wines from the famed DOCGs such as Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Along Tuscany’s long coastal stretch, Maremma, international varieties thrive. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah have been utilized in super Tuscan blends, according to our Central Italy Wine Ratings. Italy’s landlocked region, Umbria, produces two DOCG wines: Sagrantino di Montalfaco and Torgiano Rosso Riserva. Sagrantino is a red varietal that’s naturally high in tannin; the finished wines usually require years of cellaring in order to be fully expressive. Torgiano Rosso Riserva is a Sangiovese-dominant red. White wines thrive in coastal Lazio, with much of the production based on the Malvasia and Trebbiano varietals. Montepulciano creates generous, full-bodied reds in the leading appellations Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG. While most consumers recognize Montepulciano for its presence in the wines of Abruzzo, it is also prominent in the Conero Rosso Riserva DOCG wines from Marche. Situated east of Umbria on the Adriatic coast, Marche is also home to the lemony and mineral-driven wines produced from the white varietal Verdicchio, which create a refreshing pairing for seafood dishes. For a full list of reviews, ratings and fun facts about all of these wines, be sure to look through our Central Italy Buying Guide and our Italian white wine reviews.
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Cataldi Madonna 2017 Tonì (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThe nose provokes immediate intrigue, juxtaposing mint chocolate chip and cherries with ...See Full Review$68 -
Luca Ferraris 2020 Ca' Mongròss Viti Centenarie Colli Astiani (Colli Amerini Rosso Superiore)
Central ItalyThis deeply extracted Barbera opens with intense dark berried notes, marjoram, mint ...Best BuySee Full Review$20 -
Talamonti 2021 Trabochetto Pecorino (Abruzzo)
Central ItalyFresh cut garden hose, lemon, apple and a little honey on the ...Best BuySee Full Review$16 -
Marchesi De'Cordano 2021 Altavilla Collection (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyBright fruit lights up the nose of this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, from strawberry ...Best BuySee Full Review$12 -
ILauri 2020 Bajo (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyChocolate, cherries and plums on the nose take an earthy turn to ...Best BuySee Full Review$14 -
Fantini 2020 Chardonnay (Terre di Chieti)
Central ItalyA relatively restrained nose of green apple, fresh pineapple and lemon and ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Paltrinieri 2020 La Riserva (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
Central ItalyThe La Riserva from Paltrinieri is the wine that turns heads the ...See Full Review$28 -
Paltrinieri 2021 Leclisse (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
Central ItalyThis is a wine to run towards! The wine is a beautiful ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Filodivino 2020 Coccio Verdicchio (Marche)
Central ItalyThe Coccio 100% Verdicchio macerated for 20 days before being aged in ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$27 -
Paltrinieri 2021 Solco (Lambrusco dell'Emilia)
Central ItalyThe color of this wine is a stunning deep-red verging on purple. ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Filodivino 2020 Matto (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi)
Central ItalyThe Matto represents the best selection of grapes from the Filodivino estate. ...See Full Review$25 -
Filodivino 2021 Serra46 (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi)
Central ItalyThis wine is as if you are sitting in a citrus orchard ...See Full Review$19 -
Paltrinieri 2021 Piria (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
Central ItalyThis wine pops out of the glass with intense notes of candied ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
San Valentino NV Bruscus Lambrusco (Reggiano)
Central ItalyThe wine is the deepest royal-purple color one could imagine. It has ...See Full Review$22 -
Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2021 Feuduccio Pecorino (Colline Teatine)
Central ItalyThe nose of this Pecorino seems to fill a pan with herbs, ...See Full Review$20 -
Paltrinieri 2021 Sant'Agata Bio (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
Central ItalyThe Sant'Agata cuvée is loaded with aromas of pink plums, ripe cherries, ...See Full Review$21 -
Lucchetti 2021 Birbacció (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico)
Central ItalyThe first notes are aromas of lime blossom, honeysuckle and roasted lemon ...See Full Review$18 -
Contesa 2021 Pecorino (Abruzzo)
Central ItalyPale yellow, with a nose that evokes toasted cumin seed, freshly baked ...See Full Review$18 -
Cantina Valle Tritana 2021 Di Matelica Verdicchio (Marche)
Central ItalyRoasted lemon, Key lime leaf and citrus blossoms define the aromas of ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Barba 2021 Vasari (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalySoil, olives and wild mint show on the restrained nose of this ...Best BuySee Full Review$11
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