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Wine Regions of Italy

Abruzzo

CountryItaly
CapitalL'Aquila
Largest cityPescara
PresidentMarco Marsilio ( FdI )
Total€32.889 billion (2021)
Highest elevation2,914 m (9,560 ft)
Density120/km 2 (310/sq mi)
DemonymItalian : Abruzzese
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-65
HDI (2021)0.892 very high · 13th of 21
NUTS RegionITF
Websitehttps://abruzzoturismo.it/en/

Acqui Terme

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAlessandria (AL)
FrazioniLussito, Ovrano, Moirano
MayorLorenzo Lucchini ( Five Star Movement )
Total19,961
Elevation156 m (512 ft)
Density600/km 2 (1,500/sq mi)
DemonymAcquesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code15011
Dialing code0144
Patron saintGuido of Acqui
Saint dayJune 11
WebsiteOfficial website

Alba, Piedmont

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceCuneo (CN)
FrazioniBelmonte, Biglini, Camairana, Casa Circondariale, Gallo, Ghiglini, Luisetto, Magliano, Mussotto, Prandi II, Ricca-San Rocco Cherasca, Rubbo, San Rocco Seno D'Elvio, Scaparone
MayorCarlo Bo
Total31,215
Elevation172 m (564 ft)
Density580/km 2 (1,500/sq mi)
DemonymAlbese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code12051
Dialing code173
Patron saintSt. Lawrence
Saint dayAugust 10
WebsiteOfficial website

Aosta Valley

CountryItaly
CapitalAosta
PresidentRenzo Testolin ( UV )
Total€4.737 billion (2021)
Density39/km 2 (100/sq mi)
Official languagesItalian French
DemonymsAostan , Valdostan or Valdotainian [ citation needed ] Italian : Valdostano (man) Italian : Valdostana (woman) French : Valdôtain (man) French : Valdôtaine (woman)
Italian95%
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-23
HDI (2021)0.889 very high · 14th of 21
NUTS RegionITC
WebsiteRegione.vda.it

Apulia

CountryItaly
CapitalBari
BodyRegional Council
PresidentMichele Emiliano ( PD )
Total€77.984 billion (2021)
Density210/km 2 (540/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Apulian Italian : Pugliese
Time zoneUTC+01:00 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-75
HDI (2021)0.856 very high · 18th of 21
NUTS RegionITF
Websiteregione.puglia.it

Arcole

CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVerona (VR)
FrazioniGazzolo, Volpino
Total6,286
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Density330/km 2 (870/sq mi)
DemonymArcolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code37040
Dialing code045
ISTAT code023004
Patron saintSan Giorgio
Saint day23 April
WebsiteOfficial website

Basilicata

Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-77
HDI (2021)0.865 very high · 17th of 21
NUTS RegionITF
Websitewww .regione .basilicata .it
CountryItaly
CapitalPotenza
PresidentVito Bardi ( FI )
Total€13.022 billion (2021)
Density58/km 2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Lucanian Italian : lucano ( m. sing.), lucani (m. pl.), lucana ( f. sing.), lucane (f. pl.); basilicatese (sing.), basilicatesi (pl.)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )

Bolgheri

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceLivorno (LI)
ComuneCastagneto Carducci
Elevation96 m (315 ft)
Total131
DemonymBolgheresi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code57020
Dialing code(+39) 0565

Cagliari

CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Metropolitan cityCagliari (CA)
MayorPaolo Truzzu ( FDI )
Total154,460
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Density1,800/km 2 (4,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code09100
Dialing code070
ISTAT code092009
Patron saintSt. Saturninus
Saint day30 October
WebsiteOfficial website

Calabria

CountryItaly
CapitalCatanzaro
PresidentRoberto Occhiuto ( FI )
Total€32.787 billion (2021)
Density120/km 2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Calabrian Italian : Calabrese
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-78
HDI (2021)0.848 very high · 20th of 21
NUTS RegionITF
Websitewww.regione.calabria.it

Campania

CountryItaly
CapitalNaples
PresidentVincenzo De Luca ( PD )
Total€110.231 billion (2021)
Density410/km 2 (1,100/sq mi)
DemonymsEnglish: Campanian Italian : Campano (man) Italian : Campana (woman)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-72
HDI (2021)0.856 very high · 19th of 21
NUTS RegionITF
Websitewww .regione .campania .it

Cinque Terre

LocationLiguria , Italy
Part ofPortovenere, Cinque Terre, and the Islands ( Palmaria , Tino and Tinetto )
IncludesMonterosso al Mare Vernazza Corniglia Manarola Riomaggiore
CriteriaCultural: (ii)(iv)(v)
Reference826-001
Inscription1997 (21st Session )
Area4,511.54 ha (17.4192 sq mi)
Websitewww .parconazionale5terre .it /Eindex .php
Coordinates44°7′10″N 9°43′00″E  /  44.11944°N 9.71667°E  / 44.11944; 9.71667

Elba

LocationTyrrhenian Sea
Coordinates42°46′48″N 10°16′30″E  /  42.78000°N 10.27500°E  / 42.78000; 10.27500
ArchipelagoTuscan Archipelago
Total islands7
Major islandsElba, Gorgona , Capraia , Pianosa , Montecristo , Isola del Giglio , and Giannutri
Area224 km 2 (86 sq mi)
Length29 km (18 mi)
Width18 km (11.2 mi)
Coastline147 km (91.3 mi)
Highest elevation1,018 m (3340 ft)
Highest pointMonte Capanne
RegionTuscany
ProvinceLivorno
Communes of ElbaPortoferraio , Campo nell'Elba , Capoliveri , Marciana , Marciana Marina , Porto Azzurro , Rio
Largest settlementPortoferraio (pop. 12,011)
Population31,592 (January 2019 )
Pop. density140/km 2 (360/sq mi)

Emilia-Romagna

CountryItaly
CapitalBologna
PresidentStefano Bonaccini ( PD )
Total€163.293 billion (2021)
Density200/km 2 (510/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Emilia-Romagnan Emilian : Emigliàn (man) Emilian : Emiglièna (woman) Romagnol : Rumagnòl (man) Romagnol : Rumagnòla (woman) Italian : Emiliano (man) Italian : Emiliana (woman) or Italian : Romagnolo (man) Italian : Romagnola (woman)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-45
NUTS RegionITH
HDI (2021)0.924 very high · 1st of 21
Websitewww .regione .emilia-romagna .it /en /

Garda, Veneto

CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVerona (VR)
Frazioni-
MayorDavide Bendinelli
Total4,132
Elevation67 m (220 ft)
Density290/km 2 (740/sq mi)
DemonymGardesani
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code37016
Dialing code045
Patron saintAssumption of the Virgin Mary
Saint day15 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Gattinara

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceVercelli (VC)
MayorDaniele Baglione
Total8,506
Elevation265 m (869 ft)
Density250/km 2 (660/sq mi)
DemonymGattinaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code13045
Dialing code0163
Patron saintSaint Peter
Saint day29 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Ischia

Elevation789 m (2,589 ft)
Coordinates40°43′52″N 13°53′45″E  /  40.731204°N 13.895721°E  / 40.731204; 13.895721
Mountain typeComplex volcano
Last eruptionJanuary to March 1302

Langhe

LocationProvince of Cuneo , Piedmont , Italy
Part ofVineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
IncludesLanga of Barolo Grinzane Cavour Castle Hills of Barbaresco
CriteriaCultural: (iii), (v)
Reference1390rev
Inscription2014 (38th Session )

Lazio

CountryItaly
CapitalRome
TypePresident–council government
BodyRegional Cabinet
PresidentFrancesco Rocca
LegislatureRegional Council
Total€197.536 billion (2021)
Density330/km 2 (860/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Lazian Italian : Laziale
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-62
HDI (2021)0.917 very high · 3rd of 21
NUTS RegionITE
Websitewww.regione.lazio.it

Liguria

CountryItaly
CapitalGenoa
PresidentGiovanni Toti ( C! )
Total€48.516 billion (2021)
Density290/km 2 (740/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Ligurian Italian : Ligure
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-42
HDI (2021)0.901 very high · 10th of 21
NUTS RegionITC
Websiteregione.liguria.it

Lombardy

CountryItaly
CapitalMilan
TypePresident–council government
BodyRegional Cabinet
PresidentAttilio Fontana
LegislatureRegional Council
Total€434.987 billion
Density420/km 2 (1,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Lombard Italian: lombardo (man), lombarda (woman) Lombard: lombard (man), lombarda (woman)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-25
HDI (2021)0.915 very high · 4th of 21
NUTS RegionITC
Websitewww .regione .lombardia .it

Marche

CountryItaly
CapitalAncona
PresidentFrancesco Acquaroli ( Brothers of Italy )
Total€42.597 billion (2021)
Density160/km 2 (430/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Italian : Marchigiano (man) Italian : Marchigiana (woman)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-57
HDI (2021)0.903 very high · 8th of 21
NUTS RegionITI
WebsiteRegione.Marche.it

Montalcino

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceSiena (SI)
FrazioniCamigliano , Castelnuovo dell'Abate , Montisi , San Giovanni d'Asso , Sant'Angelo in Colle , Sant'Angelo Scalo , Torrenieri
MayorSilvio Franceschelli ( PD )
Total5,920
Elevation567 m (1,860 ft)
Density19/km 2 (49/sq mi)
DemonymMontalcinesi (or Ilcinesi)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code53024, 53028
Dialing code0577
Patron saintOur Lady of Perpetual Help
Saint dayMay 8
Websitewww .comune .montalcino .si .it

Montefalco

CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia (PG)
FrazioniCamiano, Casale, Cerrete, Fabbri, Fratta, Madonna della Stella, Montepennino, Pietrauta, San Clemente, San Marco, Torre di Montefalco, Turrita
MayorLuigi Titta
Total5,581
Elevation473 m (1,552 ft)
Density80/km 2 (210/sq mi)
DemonymMontefalchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code06036
Dialing code0742
Patron saintSt. Fortunatus , St. Clare of Montefalco
Saint dayJune 1 (St. Fortunatus), August 17 (St. Clare)
WebsiteOfficial website

Montferrat

Inscription2014 (38th Session )
Area2,561 ha
Buffer zone16,943 ha
Coordinates45°3′3″N 8°23′23″E  /  45.05083°N 8.38972°E  / 45.05083; 8.38972
LocationItaly
Part ofVineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
CriteriaCultural: iii, v
Reference1390rev-006

Monti, Sardinia

CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSassari (SS)
FrazioniSu Canale, Sos Rueddos, Chirialza
MayorGiovanni Maria Raspitzu elected: 2005-05-10 party list: "Insieme per Monti"
Total2,521
Elevation300 m (1,000 ft)
Density20/km 2 (53/sq mi)
DemonymMontini
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code07020
WebsiteOfficial website

Mount Etna

Elevation3,357 m (11,014 ft)(varies)
Prominence3,357 m (11,014 ft) Ranked 56th
Isolation998.79 km (620.62 mi)
ListingUltra
Coordinates37°45.3′N 14°59.7′E  /  37.7550°N 14.9950°E  / 37.7550; 14.9950
Age of rock350,000 – 500,000 years
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruption11 November 2023
CriteriaNatural: viii
Reference1427
Inscription2013 (37th Session )
Area19,237 ha
Buffer zone26,220 ha

Noto

CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceSiracusa (SR)
Frazionisee list
MayorCorrado Figura
Total24,264
Elevation152 m (499 ft)
Density44/km 2 (110/sq mi)
DemonymNotinesi or Netini
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code96017
Dialing code0931
Patron saintSan Corrado Confalonieri
Saint dayFebruary 19
Websitewww .comune .noto .sr .it
Part ofLate Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily )
CriteriaCultural: (i)(ii)(iv)(v)
Reference1024rev-005
Inscription2002 (26th Session )
Area21.38 ha (2,301,000 sq ft)
Buffer zone48.09 ha (5,176,000 sq ft)

Orvieto

CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvinceTerni (TR)
FrazioniBagni di Orvieto, Bardano, Baschi Scalo, Benano, Biagio, Botto di Orvieto, Canale di Orvieto, Canonica, Capretta, Ciconia, Colonnetta di Prodo, Corbara, Fossatello, Morrano, Orvieto Scalo, Osteria Nuova, Padella, Prodo, Rocca Ripesena, San Faustino, Sferracavallo, Stazione di Castiglione, Sugano, Titignano , Tordimonte, Torre San Severo
MayorRoberta Tardani ( P )
Total20,253
Elevation325 m (1,066 ft)
Density72/km 2 (190/sq mi)
DemonymOrvietani
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code05018
Dialing code0763
Patron saintSt. Joseph
Saint day19 March
WebsiteOfficial website

Pantelleria

CountryItaly
RegionSicily
ProvinceTrapani (TP)
FrazioniKamma, Pantelleria Aeroporto, Scauri, Bagno Dell'Acqua, Bonsulton, Buccaram Di Sopra, Bugeber, Campobello, Contrada Venedise, Cufurà, Gadir, Garitte Karuscia, Khaddiuggia, Khamma Fuori, Località Cimillia, Località Mursia, Località Punta Fram, Località Roncone - Salerno, Località Ziton, Madonna Delle Grazie, Martingana, Mordomo, Penna, San Michele, San Vito, Santa Chiara, Scauri I, Siba - Roncone, Villaggio Tre Pietre
MayorVincenzo Vittorio Campo
Total7,335
Elevation836 m (2,743 ft)
Density87/km 2 (220/sq mi)
DemonymPanteschi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code91017
Dialing code0923
Patron saintSt. Fortunatus
Saint day16 October
WebsiteOfficial website

Pavone Canavese

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
MayorAlessandro Andrea Perenchio
Total3,899
Elevation262 m (860 ft)
Density350/km 2 (910/sq mi)
DemonymPavonesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code10018
Dialing code0125
Patron saintSt. Andrew
Saint dayNovember 30
WebsiteOfficial website

Pitigliano

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
FrazioniCasone
MayorGiovanni Gentili
Total3,592
Elevation313 m (1,027 ft)
Density35/km 2 (91/sq mi)
DemonymPitiglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code58017
Dialing code0564
Patron saintSt. Roch
Saint dayAugust 16
WebsiteOfficial website

Province of Novara

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Capital(s)Novara
Comuni88
PresidentFederico Binatti
Total€10.416 billion (2015)
Density270/km 2 (700/sq mi)
Per capita€28,078 (2015)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code28010-28019, 28021, 28024, 28028, 28040-28041, 28043, 28045-28047, 28050, 28053, 28060-28066, 28068-28072, 28074-28075, 28077-28079, 28100
Telephone prefix011, 0161, 0163, 0321, 0322, 0323, 0331
Vehicle registrationNO
ISTAT003

Province of Syracuse

2005398,178
CapitalSyracuse
Area
Population
History
Established1865
Disestablished4 August 2015
Today part ofFree municipal consortium of Syracuse

Province of Vercelli

CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Capital(s)Vercelli
Comuni86
PresidentEraldo Botta
Total€4.725 billion (2015)
Density84/km 2 (220/sq mi)
Per capita€26,922 (2015)
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code13010-13012, 13015, 13017-13028, 13030-13041, 13043-13049, 13060, 13100
Telephone prefix015, 0161, 0163
Vehicle registrationVC
ISTAT002

Roero

CountryItaly

Ruché

Color of berry skinRed
OriginAsti
Notable regionsPiedmont
Notable winesRuché di Castagnole Monferrato
VIVC number10318

San Gimignano

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceSiena (SI)
FrazioniBadia a Elmi , Castel San Gimignano , Pancole , San Donato , Santa Lucia , Ulignano
MayorAndrea Marrucci ( PD )
Total7,780
Elevation324 m (1,063 ft)
Density56/km 2 (150/sq mi)
DemonymSangimignanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code53037
Dialing code0577
Patron saintSt. Geminianus , Saint Fina
Saint day31 January, 12 March
WebsiteOfficial website

Sardinia

CountryItaly
CapitalCagliari
TypeConsiglio Regionale
PresidentAlessandra Todde ( M5S )
Total€35.032 billion (2021)
Density68/km 2 (180/sq mi)
LanguagesItalian
Minority languagesSardinian Sassarese Gallurese Ligurian ( Tabarchino ) Catalan ( Algherese )
DemonymsEnglish: Sardinian or Sard Italian : Sardo (man) Italian : Sarda (woman) Sardinian : Sardu (man) Sardinian : Sarda (woman) Catalan : Sard (man) Catalan : Sarda (woman)
Italian97%
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-88
HDI (2021)0.871 very high · 16th of 21
NUTS RegionITG

Scansano

CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
FrazioniBaccinello , Montorgiali , Murci , Pancole , Poggioferro , Polveraia , Pomonte , Preselle
MayorMaria Bice Ginesi (centre-left)
Total4,241
Elevation500 m (1,600 ft)
Density16/km 2 (40/sq mi)
DemonymScansanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code58054
Dialing code0564
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint day29 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Sicily

CountryItaly
CapitalPalermo
PresidentRenato Schifani ( FI )
Total€88.767 billion (2021)
Density190/km 2 (490/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Sicilian Italian : Siciliano (man) Italian : Siciliana (woman)
Italian98%
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-82
HDI (2021)0.847 very high · 21st of 21
NUTS RegionITG
Websitewww .regione .sicilia .it

Soave, Veneto

CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
Provinceprovince of Verona (VR)
FrazioniCastelcerino, Castelletto, Costeggiola, Fittà
MayorGambaretto Lino (since 2007-05-29)
Total6,893
Elevation40 m (130 ft)
Density300/km 2 (790/sq mi)
DemonymSoavesi
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
Postal code37038, 37030
Dialing code045
Patron saintSt. Lawrence
Saint dayAugust 10
WebsiteOfficial website

Tuscany

Websitewww .regione .toscana .it
CountryItaly
CapitalFlorence
TypePresident–council government
BodyRegional Cabinet
PresidentEugenio Giani ( PD )
LegislatureRegional Council
Total€114.615 billion (2021)
Density160/km 2 (420/sq mi)
Demonym(s)English: Tuscan Italian : Toscano (man) Italian : Toscana (woman)
Italian90%
Time zoneUTC+1 ( CET )
Summer (DST)UTC+2 ( CEST )
ISO 3166 codeIT-52
HDI (2021)0.909 very high 6th of 21
NUTS RegionITI1

Valpolicella

TypeDenominazione di origine controllata
Year established1968
CountryItaly
Part ofVeneto
Other regions in VenetoBardolino , Soave , Gambellara
Sub-regionsValpolicella Classico, Valpantena
Size of planted vineyards7,844 hectares (19,380 acres)
Varietals producedCorvina , Corvinone , Rondinella , Molinara
Wine produced152,140 hectolitres (3,347,000 imp gal; 4,019,000 US gal)