
Maremma wine has been produced since the Etruscans built their many cities here and viniculture has continued to be an important part of Maremman life ever since.
The best Italian wines...Today Maremma is causing somewhat of a stir in the wine world, with regular and well-deserved acclaim for her wines and considerable press interest in the arrival of international wine makers to the area. Maremma's wines are establishing a name for themselves as amongst the best in Italy... but then there is archaeological evidence that this is not for the first time: for in the sublime quality of Maremma wine was known outside of Italy in Etruscan and Roman times when it was exported to southern France.
In these pages you will find information about the vineyards in Maremma, the wine producers, the wine and food trails, the autumn wine festivals, the places that welcome you to taste their wine, wine tours and much, much more. I hope you enjoy exploring Maremma through her wine...
The wonderful photograph above, "rimonta all'aria" is courtesy of Poggio Argentiera
Maremma's Italian Vineyards and Wineries
Six pages of Maremma's Italian vineyards and wineries, with their wine tasting and tours availability and booking information: Part One: Italian vineyards and wineries from Alberese to Bolgheri The photograph is of a Ciliegiolo vineyard courtesy of Poggio Argentiera. |
Italian Wine Producers
Read some great interviews with Maremma's Italian Wine Producers and find out about their favourite wines... Italian wine producer Gianpaolo Paglia from Poggio Argentiera |
Women Winemakers
Maremma's vineyards and wineries are home to many women winemakers: find out about the challenges they face, their woes, successes and more from these exclusive interviews with the Maremma Guide. Elisbetta Geppetti from Le Pupille |
Italian Wine HistoryRead about the long and important wine making history in Maremma from Etruscan times to today. |
The Wine and Food Trails
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The Maremma Wine FestivalsThe annual wine festivals in Maremma are whole town autumnal celebrations and a great way to sip the first drops of the new Novella wines... Read about them and the "cantina" open days when you can visit the deep vaults and cellars under medieval palazzi and streets - a treat not to be missed. |
Italian Wine TastingAll of the places in Maremma where you can taste Tuscany wines: from her Tuscan wineries to every great Enoteca where they don't mind if you don't know anything about wine! and some great bars where they are happy to suggest a range for you to try with some apetizers of pecorino cheese, salami, or broad beans (shell your own!)...
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Maremma Wine Tasting ToursLooking for a Tuscany wine tasting tour? In an organised group, or as an individual or couple? Perhaps a tailor-made experience including olive oil tasting, a home-cooked traditional Maremman lunch and accommodation? You are bound to find the perfect organisation for you in this collection of Tuscany wine tasting tours in Maremma... a Maremma wine tour in Tuscany. |
Best Italian Wines
I can confidently say that some of the very best Italian wine comes from Maremma. But, as I live here and love this land, you may consider me to be a little biased! So, collected here you will find, uniquely in one place, all of Maremma's wine awards: considerable evidence, indeed, that Maremma winemakers produce some of the finest and most exciting wines in the world. But don't just take my word for it, read on and find out about the wines!... best Italian wine And the favorite wines of Maremma winemakers: recommendations don't come better than this!... the best Italian wines from this special part of Tuscany and Lazio. The photograph of Vermentino grapes and vine is by kind permission of Poggio Argentiera. And the full wine lists: Italian red wines and white Italian wine |
Italian Rosé WineA great wine in its own right, Italian rosé wine is one of my favourite wines during the summer here in Maremma, either as a cool aperitivo as the sun is sinking and turning the countryside hues of pink and orange, or with a plate of locally caught fish for dinner. And, rosé wines from Maremma are amongst the very best wines from Italy... Italian rose wine |
Sparkling Italian WineThere are two types of sparkling Italian wine from Maremma: the vini frizzante and spumanti. Find out about each one and where to find them. |
Italian Dessert Wines
The sweet Italian wines from Maremma include those made with the Malvasia Toscana and Moscata Giallo grapes, plus raisin wines perfect with chocolate and black chestnut bread, and the more commonly known Tuscan Vin Santo perfect with the twice-cooked almond biscotti, "Cantuccini"... Italian dessert wine |
Italian Grappa
Italian Grappa is a part of everyday life here in Maremma, drunk mainly as a "digestivo" after meals and also a great partner with some desserts. In a part of Italy in which wine has been made since the Etruscan age, it will come as no surprise to learn that Grappa is made here too. Find out what Grappa is, how it is made, and the different varieties available in Maremma... Italian Grappa |
Super Tuscan WinesSuper Tuscan wines originated in Maremma: find out what they are, why they are causing a stir and where to find them. Together with a straightforward explanation of DOC and DOCG wines. |
Buy Italian Wine Online
Together in one place, the online shops of the Maremma wineries... Italian wine online. Browse at your leisure and then order a selection of some of the best wines that Italy has to offer for delivery straight to your door. Not sure what to try first? Read first (above) the favorites of Maremma's winemakers. |
Italian Wine Gift BasketsA perfect solution to the dilemmas of what to give someone for their celebration or to say thank you... Italian wine gift baskets from Maremma. |
Italian Wine GlassesA selection of Italian wine glasses to remind you of your trip to Italy and give you that authentic Italian dining experience at home. |
Italian Wine Guide
A selection of best-selling Italian wine guides available on-line that unravel the puzzle of the DOC, DOCG, Super Tuscan, "Tipico" etc classification system in Italy, tell you which wines not to miss in each price range, vintage, region, or by producer, plus foods to pair with them and a whole lot more. I have included my wine merchant friends personal favourite guide and for those who love the series, there is Italian wine for Dummies! |
Italian Wine Labels
A simple guide to help de-mystify Italian wine labels and a gallery of photographs of colourful Maremma wine labels. |
Italian Wine Map
Find the perfect Italian wine map to help you explore all of Italy's wine regions and wineries or as a present for yourself or a friend mounted and framed for the living room, study, library or cellar. |
Vineyards for Sale
Interested in owning your own vineyard in Maremma? Browse the details of current Maremma vineyards for sale in Tuscany and Lazio. |
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