https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italyen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italyMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:40:28 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 3/30/2026 2:40:28 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/97Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:10:33 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 97 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 2/28/2026 4:10:33 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprisesS the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/96Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:48:48 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 96 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 1/6/2026 10:48:48 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/95Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:21:47 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 95 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:21:47 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/94Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:12:12 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 94 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 4/18/2024 3:12:12 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/93Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:53:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 93 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 1/22/2024 11:53:35 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/92Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:52:44 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 92 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 1/22/2024 11:52:44 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/91Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:52:05 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 91 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 1/22/2024 11:52:05 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/90Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:49:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 90 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 1/22/2024 11:49:39 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/89Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:53:44 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Sandra Banhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 89 posted to Expert Guides by Sandra Ban on 6/26/2023 3:53:44 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/88Tue, 30 May 2023 18:07:56 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 88 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 5/30/2023 6:07:56 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/87Mon, 01 May 2023 12:45:36 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 87 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 5/1/2023 12:45:36 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/86Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:38:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 86 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 4/3/2023 1:38:39 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/85Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:59:53 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 85 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 3/10/2023 10:59:53 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/84Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:30:32 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 84 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 3/23/2022 9:30:32 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/83Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:28:58 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 83 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 3/23/2022 9:28:58 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/82Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:14:36 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 82 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 2/4/2022 3:14:36 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/81Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:58:00 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 81 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/18/2021 7:58:00 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/80Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:55:28 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 80 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/4/2021 9:55:28 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes and Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/79Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:11:01 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 79 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/4/2021 9:11:01 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes &amp; Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy/revision/78Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:02:08 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2462/italy-part-ii-central-italy#commentsRevision 78 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/1/2021 12:02:08 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>The Grapes &amp; Grape Families of Central Italy</li> <li>Tuscany</li> <li>Umbria</li> <li>Emilia-Romagna</li> <li>The Marche</li> <li>Lazio</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy comprises the heart of the Italian Peninsula, both geographically and historically. Lazio, which houses the capital at Rome, roughly corresponds to the ancient Roman city, while Tuscany equates generally to the older Etruria. Millennia later, Tuscany grew to become a major economic power in Italy, first as the Republics of Florence and Siena and later as the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Before the <span lang="IT">Risorgimento</span>, much of the rest of c<span lang="IT">entraI Italy </span>was made up of the Papal States, under direct rule of the pope and the Vatican. This guide will consider five regions as central Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, <span class="widow-no-wrap">the Marche, and Lazio.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Central Italy begins south of the Po River basin, and, like much of the country, is defined by the Apennine Mountains at its center. Its climate is varied by not only <span lang="PT">latitude</span> but, importantly, elevation, with many of the top wines coming from higher sites. With Tuscany, central Italy serves as a powerful driver of the Italian wine industry, home to many of the country<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s largest and oldest winemaking families, such as the Antinoris and the Frescobaldis. The initial sparks of Italy<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s 20^th-century winemaking revolution were lit here, with the first bottling of Sassicaia in 1968 and the Super Tuscans that followed.&nbsp;</p> <p class="Body" style="text-align:justify;">Today, central Italy is no less dynamic. <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/bryce-wiatrak/posts/sangiovese-on-edge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="IT">Italy</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>&rsquo;</span>s most planted grape variety, Sangiovese</a>, achieves its finest expressions in Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Nearby, in Umbria, Sagrantino has been reimagined for the production of dry red wines. Further north, Emilia-Romagna cultivates the best-known appellations worldwide for sparkling red wine with its various Lambruscos. White wine, too, <span lang="DA">finds</span> prominence in central Italy, notably in the bottlings of Orvieto, the Malvasia blends of Lazio, and the Verdicchio wines of the Marche. In addition, winegrowers throughout central Italy continue</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'c87fae4e-8cce-44fb-812e-e1bc5283b7c2' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Southern Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div>