{"id":26892,"date":"2023-05-01T12:35:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T11:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italiantripabroad.it\/Blog\/?p=26892"},"modified":"2024-07-08T05:06:10","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T04:06:10","slug":"top-italy-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italiantripabroad.it\/Blog\/top-italy-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Top Italian Wines to try in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Famous for one of the most delicious cuisines and rich gastronomic culture, Italy has been producing top-quality, unique, and bold wines for centuries. Let’s dig into the list of the top Italian wines you must try on your next trip to the bel paese.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winemaking in Italy started in prehistoric times, 4,000 years ago. When Greeks first arrived in Italy, they called it Oenotria- \u201cthe land of wine\u2019. Through the centuries, Italian viniculture has developed and advanced to the extent that now, wine is an inseparable part of Italian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have you ever wondered about the origin of the \u201cSuper Tuscan\u201d wine label? The tale begins with Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who aspired to create an exceptional wine that could surpass the finest Bordeaux wines<\/strong><\/a>. Although his initial endeavour was not well-received by Italian wine critics, the brand successfully launched its first commercial vintage in 1968.

This iconic wine, made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, boasts a bold and robust flavour profile of dark, rich fruit, cigar box spice, and a distinctive woodsmoke note due to barrel ageing. Sassicaia is a wine that can be aged for up to 30 years and pairs well with a variety of dishes.<\/strong> The taste of the wine is indeed phenomenal and truly worthy of the \u2018Super Tuscan\u2019 title.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For everyone who is on their journey of discovering the best Italian wines<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, here we share with you some of the top picks to try out in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prunotto Barolo 2018<\/strong> | Seen by many as the best wine in Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have not yet tried the Prunotto Barolo 2018, then now is the perfect time. Produced by one of the best North Italian Wineries, Prunotto Barolo 2018<\/span><\/strong> is a sophisticated, strong wine with a complex character and flavour profile. This complex red, fully made of Nebbiolo grapes, is aged in oak barrels for at least 18 months. Touches of red fruits, tobacco, mushroom, and exotic spices give the wine an exceptional aroma. You can pair the wine with mature cheese, lamb, or grilled steak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tinazzi Vinum Italicum No. 3 Opera 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The wine that resembles elegance must be included in the list of Italian wines to try this year. If you enjoy wine made with Tinazzi style loaded with black fruit aromas, sweet spices, and chocolate, then this is the drink for you. It is made from Corvina, Primitivo<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, and Nero d\u2019Avola grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After harvesting, the fruits are fermented over 10-15 days and later kept in the oak barrels. This full-bodied red with a complex and vibrant taste must certainly be on your list of Italian wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Spinetta Bricco Quaglia Moscato 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regarded as one of the best wine producers in Piedmont<\/strong>, led by a visionary Giuseppe Rivetti and his son Giorgio, this family business has managed to create some of the most unique wines<\/span><\/a> in the region. By following sustainable farming methods, Bricco Quaglia Vineyards produces top-quality grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the wine, they use the Moscato d\u2019Asti winemaking process, which includes a slow fermentation and later bottling under pressure. As a result, La Spinetta Bricco Quaglia Moscato 2022 offers a perfect balance between sweetness and refreshing acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n