South & Islands

Basilicata A lesser known area of Italy, where the climate can be surprisingly harsh for an area this far south. The volcanic Monte Vulture is the premium wine growing area, where the Aglianico grape thrives, yielding a robust, deeply colored red with excellent ageing potential.

Campania Famous for Mount Vesuvius, Pompey and the Mediterranean magnificence of the Amalfi coast, wines from this region date back to Roman times. Sunshine and altitude allow for the creation of classic wines.

Puglia Puglia, the heel of Italy, and instantly recognisable. Primitivo and Negroamaro are the predominant red varieties, the former producing wines of deep colours, dark fruits and spice; the latter more brick red in colour, yielding a more savoury type of wine. Locorotondom, Puglia's premier white, made primarily with the Verdeca grape, has subtle fruit and almond notes.

Sardinia Mainly mountainous, vines can be found on the plains and rolling hills in close proximity to the coastline. Not as varied as Sicily in its grapes and styles, but there are some stunning reds made using Cannonau and Carignan, with whites to wow using Vermentino.

Sicily More than an island, Sicily has been described as a Continent of Wine, with its varied topography and soils allowing for the production of a range of styles of table wines; as well as the fortified wines of Marsala.