There are literally hundreds of different wines that you can choose from, but Italian wine is definitely a fan favorite. Italian wines have a certain depth and character that you cannot find in any other types of wines, and they are most renowned for their variety and versatility.
Choosing Your Wine
With thousands of different wines produced in Italy in a single year alone, it is really no wonder that choosing an Italian wine can often be so difficult. From Sangiovese to Trebbiano and everywhere in between, Italian wine has always been favorable, and there are a few things that you should be aware of before heading out to find your wine, so that you can make the most informed decision and choose the best wine.
One of the first issues you should deal with involves deciphering Italian wine terms. This is going to be necessary if you want to be able to read the Italian wine labels. Just a few of the many common terms that you may notice include anno, amabile, bianco, dolce, grappa, rossa, rosato, spumante, vino, and vigna.
You also want to be aware of the different Italian wine classifications, Vina Da Tavola is one of the most common, and this designates wines that reside firmly on what is known as the low end of the totem pole, meaning that they are the lesser quality wines. They will tend to be cheaper because of this but will have poorer taste as well. Most of these wines are not aged properly which is why they do not have as full a flavor as others.
Indicazione di Geografica Tipica is another of the more common classifications and refers to table wines that are often ubiquitous wines that are grown in a specific geographical growing region. Keep in mind however that there are still a few exceptions as some of Italy’s best wines do fall under this category solely for the purpose of avoiding more stringent regulations associated with DOC or DOCG.
Wine is always delicious and fun but more than anything Italian wine is classy and perfect when paired with a proper meal. Especially around the holidays, wine is flowing at parties and gatherings, and you just want to make sure that once you have the right wine you also have the proper wine accessories to go with it, namely wine glasses and wine charms.
Wine charms are particularly great at larger gatherings because they help you to distinguish your glass from others.
