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Southern Italy

Wine as Place and People.

Spanning the lower peninsula and adjacent islands, the south stands out as a cradle of Italian winemaking, defined by sunny coastal climates, mineral-rich soils from volcanoes and limestone, and varied landscapes that support thriving vineyards.

Calabria

Nestled at the "toe" of Italy's boot, Calabria is a rugged southern region with ancient winemaking roots from Greek settlers, boasting diverse terroir from mountains to coastlines under a hot Mediterranean climate.

It focuses on native grapes like Gaglioppo for bold, spicy reds and Greco Bianco for aromatic whites, with flagship wines from Cirò DOC and emerging quality revivals in appellations like Savuto and Terre di Cosenza.

Puglia

Located at the heel of Italy's boot, Puglia is a long, thin southeastern region with sunny, dry Mediterranean climate, fertile soils, and ancient winemaking traditions from over 8,000 years ago.

It focuses on bold red wines from native grapes like Primitivo for jammy, full-bodied styles and Negroamaro for spicy, earthy ones, with flagship appellations including Primitivo di Manduria DOC and Salice Salentino DOC, plus value-driven rosés and whites.

Campania

Situated near Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Campania features volcanic soils, diverse hilly terroir, and a mild Mediterranean climate, with winemaking roots tracing back to ancient Roman times.

It excels in elegant whites from Greco, Fiano, and Falanghina for aromatic, mineral-driven profiles, alongside powerful reds like Aglianico-based Taurasi DOCG, emphasizing indigenous varieties and balanced quality.

Sicily

Italy's largest island, Sicily boasts volcanic soils around Mount Etna, varied microclimates from coast to mountains, and a hot, dry Mediterranean climate with ancient Phoenician and Greek viticultural heritage.

Known for robust reds like Nero d'Avola for fruity, structured wines and Nerello Mascalese for elegant Etna Rosso, plus crisp whites from Grillo and Catarratto, with key appellations including Etna DOC and Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.

Wine as Place and People.

Influenced by early settlers from antiquity, the area creates robust red wines from local grapes such as Aglianico for structured, age-worthy styles, Primitivo and Negroamaro for rich, fruit-forward expressions, and Nero d’Avola for full-bodied, herbal profiles, paired with crisp whites like Fiano and Greco, featured in top appellations such as Taurasi DOCG, Primitivo di Manduria DOC, and Etna DOC.