Italy

Southern Italy & Islands

Southern Italy and Sicily

Increasingly respected for value and character: Aglianico (Campania, Basilicata), Nero d'Avola (Sicily), Primitivo (Puglia — genetically related to Zinfandel).

Profile

Varies by grape; generally full-bodied, character-driven reds.

Notable Examples

Aglianico, Nero d'Avola, Primitivo.