Le Macchiole
Discover Tuscany's finest at Le Macchiole – renowned for exceptional wines with balance, finesse, and intense aroma.
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Recommended Italian Wineries
Cellar Tours pick of top Italian Wineries by Region
Wine experts, critics, collectors and casual wine enthusiasts agree on one thing- Italy offers a wine for all wine lovers. The range of grape varietals and wine styles is astonishing. From easy going Prosecco bubbly to exquisite high end Franciacorta sparkling wine; from fruity, medium bodied reds of Umbria to rich, complex reds of Piedmont; from Sicily’s honeysuckle scented dessert wines to aromatic whites from Marche, Italy offers a treasure trove of vinous discoveries. We have profiled a few of our favorite estates, from garage cellars to beautiful, large historic properties, to cult, modern estates. Enjoy the reading and let us know what other producers you would like to see featured.
Last updated: December 3, 2023
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Italy winery guides
Explore featured winery profiles across Italy, grouped by wine region for easier planning.
Bolgheri
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Le Macchiole
Discover Tuscany's finest at Le Macchiole – renowned for exceptional wines with balance, finesse, and intense aroma.
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Brunello Di Montalcino
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Altesino
Altesino, a Brunello di Montalcino legend, offers tradition-infused wines with innovative excellence. Indulge in their top-rated Tuscan treasures.
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Casanova di Neri
Discover Casanova di Neri, Montalcino's family-run winery famed for its exquisite Brunellos and elite crus. Experience Tuscan winemaking redefined.
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Casato Prime Donne
Explore Casato Prime Donne, a historic Brunello di Montalcino winery with a matriarchal twist, offering majestic views and wines of elegance and longevity.
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Il Palazzone
Explore Il Palazzone: Iconic Brunello wines, a blend of tradition and innovation, set in stunning Montalcino.
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Poggio Antico
Discover Poggio Antico's high-altitude Brunello, where Tuscan tradition crafts exquisite, globally celebrated wines with a distinct, full bouquet.
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Chianti
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Badia a Coltibuono
Explore Badia a Coltibuono: a historic winery, organic Chianti Classico pioneer, with a monastery and gardens epitomizing tradition and quality.
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Badia a Passignano
Explore Antinori's Badia a Passignano, a Tuscan treasure melding rich history and winemaking to create an exquisite Chianti Classico Riserva.
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Capannelle
Discover Capannelle Winery's blend of Tuscan charm and innovative winemaking that lured stars like Sinatra, with coveted Chianti wines.
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San Fabiano Calcinaia
San Fabiano Calcinaia in Tuscany: ancient estate, top winemakers, famed Cerviolo Rosso, and Chianti Classico Riserva.
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Franciacorta
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Bersi Serlini
Bersi Serlini, an ancient winery in Franciacorta, blends monk's heritage with modern design for premium sparkling wines in a stunning lakeside setting.
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Il Mosnel
Discover Il Mosnel in Franciacorta: a hidden gem offering the finest Italian sparkling wines. Experience a rich history and exquisite "Bollicine" in a beautiful setting.
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Marche
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Moroder
Discover Moroder Winery in Ancona's serene Marche region. Embrace organic viticulture and savor exclusive Montepulciano wines.
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Sartarelli
Sartarelli crafts acclaimed Verdicchio in Marche since '94, with artisan methods yielding distinct, flavorful wines, led by their flagship Balciana.
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Maremma
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Castello Terriccio
Tuscan Castello Terriccio: historic estate famed for Lupicaia, offers premium reds/whites and stunning nature in Maremma.
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Ornellaia
Explore Tenuta dell'Ornellaia: Iconic Tuscan wines, superb terroir in Bolgheri, a legacy of quality since 1981.
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Petra
Petra Winery in Maremma Toscana offers aromatic, modern wines from mineral soils, designed by architect Mario Botta.
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Piedmont
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Braida
Braida Winery in Piedmont revolutionized Barbera, creating robust, complex wines; now run by Bologna's family, offering renowned, diverse Italian wines.
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Ceretto
Ceretto: Iconic Piedmont wines since 1937. Tradition meets innovation in Barolo, Barbaresco, and more.
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Cordero di Montezemolo
Monfalletto, Italy: Centuries-old winery known for premium Barolos and Barberas, with a legacy of family heritage and vineyard mastery.
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Gigi Rosso
Gigi Rosso crafts exceptional Barolo, epitomizing Italy's winemaking with aromatic Nebbiolo grapes and a legacy of passion and expertise.
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Massolino
Massolino Winery, since 1896, excels in spicy Barolos from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont. Famous for Classic Barolo and exclusive crus with a rich legacy.
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Roagna
Roagna Winery in Piedmont excels in age-worthy Barbarescos and Barolos, blending tradition and innovation for unique, collectible wines.
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Prosecco
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Bisol
Bisol, a renowned Prosecco maker since 1875, innovates with Charmat and Classic methods, creating sought-after sparkling wines from Veneto's prized vineyards.
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Villa Sandi
Discover Villa Sandi Winery, a jewel of Veneto with a rich cultural heritage and innovative winemaking, home to exquisite Prosecco.
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Sicily
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Donnafugata
Donnafugata Winery, renowned in Sicily, crafts exquisite wines with native grapes, like the famed "Ben Ryé" Passito.
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Planeta
Savor the legacy of Planeta Winery, Sicily's fine wine & olive oil beacon. Discover historic estates, taste acclaimed wines & visit ancestral Ulmo.
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Tasca d’Almerita
Discover the aristocratic charm of Tasca d'Almerita, a renowned Sicilian estate producing ultra-high-quality wines since 1830.
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Umbria
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Falesco
Discover Falesco Winery's perfect blend of heritage and innovation with its cult wines and ancient varietals from Umbria-Lazio
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Lungarotti
Explore Lungarotti Winery: Umbrian vino excellence, historic Torgiano, iconic Rubesco. A must-visit for wine lovers.
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Paolo Bea
Explore Paolo Bea's organic winemaking in Umbria. Taste the acclaimed Sagrantino, steeped in tradition and the essence of Montefalco's terroir.
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Valpolicella
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Allegrini
Experience Allegrini, Valpolicella's winemaking icon, crafting elite Amarone and championing innovation since the 16th century.
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Bertani
Bertani Winery, established mid-1800s, leads in Amarone, blending tradition and innovation, with royal endorsements and a diverse, award-winning wine range.
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Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano
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Avignonesi
Avignonesi: Celebrated organic Vino Nobile di Montepulciano & aged Vin Santo. Taste tradition & innovation in each bottle.
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Salcheto
Salcheto Winery offers prized Vino Nobile from Tuscany's peak vineyards, blending tradition and quality.
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Tenuta Valdipiatta
Savor Tenuta Valdipiatta's Vino Nobile, a Tuscan triumph from Montepulciano's scenic hills, rooted in tradition and quality. 🍇
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