Veneto’s geography is incredibly varied. The foothills of the Alps in the north provide cool climates ideal for sparkling and white wine grapes. The area around Lake Garda has a mild, Mediterranean-like microclimate. The plains near the Adriatic coast are warmer and more fertile. This diversity allows the region to produce a vast array of wine styles. The hilly zones of Valpolicella, Soave, and Conegliano-Valdobbiadene are considered the best terroirs for quality wine production.

Piedmont means “foot of the mountain,” and the region is framed by the Alps to the north and west and the Apennines to the south. This geography traps the autumn morning fog (nebbia, which gives Nebbiolo its name) in the valleys, creating a unique microclimate.

The continental climate, with its cold winters and warm summers, provides a long, slow growing season, which is essential for ripening the late-harvest Nebbiolo grape and developing its complex aromas and tannins. The vineyard-covered hills of the Langhe and Monferrato are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is a hilly region with a long coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Apennine Mountains to the east provide a barrier from continental weather, while coastal breezes moderate the summer heat.

This classic Mediterranean climate, combined with the region’s rolling hills, provides a multitude of microclimates and elevations. The famous “Galestro” and “Albarese” soils are key to the structure and aromatic profile of its Sangiovese-based wines.