Wine Travel Guides for Italy

We're all familiar with travel guides. These handy books or online guides covering all the must-see highlights of famous tourist destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Naples and Venice.

However, travel guides in which wine plays the leading role have not yet been around. At least, until now. With the arrival of the new Florence and Tuscany wine travel guide, Avinturo will help you with your wine adventures in Italy.

Starting with the main tourist destinations in Italy you can easily find a matching wine travel guide that will help you in the area where you're staying. A useful resource for learning about the region's wines. But above all to quickly organise a day or half-day trip with your family or friends.

The best wine destinations in Italy

Check out the cities and regions below for a quick wine-understanding and useful insight of your next Italian holiday destination. Enjoy unforgettable wine adventures in the country of your dreams.

Florence & Tuscany

Italy's number one destination also offering everything in terms of wine to ensure your holiday is unforgettable. In Florence, you can spot the unique wine windows through which wine was sold in the past. The city also has numerous wine bars where you can enjoy the delicious Tuscan wines.

But you will really discover Tuscan wines when you go out and discover them in the various wine regions. Via an organised tour or with your own car. Go visit San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano or the famous Chianti area.

Tuscany & wine. A perfect match...

Visit the Florence & Tuscany wine travel guide.

Exploring the Florence and Tuscany wines and wine regions

Verona & Lake Garda

Lake Garda is a well-known holiday destination of many tourists from the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. But did you know that around the lake there are many beautiful wine regions where you can go for the tastiest wine? The rosé from Bardolino, the great red wines from Valpolicella. Or the refreshing white wine from Soave or the Lugana wine region.

And then there is the famous and beautiful city of Verona. Due to its startegic location and trading a nice mix of different cultures entered the city of Romeo and Juliet. Explore the city via a fun walking or cycling tour. And stop at one of the many wine bars along the way.

Venice & Prosecco

One of the most unknown wine regions and at the same time one of the most famous wines. The Prosseco wine region introduces you to an enchantingly beautiful landscape. The stunning landscape between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano is a Unesco World Heritage Site for a reason. And the Prosecco -especially in the Cartizze area- fits in perfectly.

If you're looking to get back into the lively hustle and bustle of Venice afterwards, it's good to know that you can also find wineries and delicious food to pair with it.

If you're in Venice and ordering wine, just ask for 'Cicchetti' ...

Milan, Como & Piedmont

Combine a short visit to Milan or holiday on the beautiful Lake Como with a chance to discover the best local wines.

In the wine regions of the Piedmont region, you will discover the very best wines of Italy. Red wines like the Barolo, the Barbera and the Barbaresco. Or the white wines like the Gavi di Gavi or the Roero Arneis.

Enjoy a tour through Piedmont's beautiful countryside, a trip around Lake Como or discover Italian Champagne in the Franciacorta wine region near Lake Iseo.

Discover Milan, Lake Como and the Piedmont wine regions.

Sardinia & Sicily

A series of Italian travel guides is not complete without including the beautiful islands of Sardinia and Sicily.

When it comes to wine, it is exactly the same. Sicilian wines are well known all over the world. Find out about wines from Catania and combine this with a trip to the Etna volcano.

And for those wine lovers who like to combine sun, sea and beach with exploring new wines, Sardinia is the place to be. be sure to check out Alghero, where you combine the most beautiful beaches with lovely wine tastings.

The perfect match. Sardinia and Sicily together with some of the greatest wines of Italy.

Avinturo is an Italian wine travel guide, packed with great tips about the many unique wine tastings tours in Italy.

Celebrate with locals at one of their great wine festivals. Visit one of the many famous wine regions. Or discover the countless hidden gems of undiscovered local wine regions with its unknown wines. Made from one of the many autochthonous grape varieties that Italy has.

Let yourself be guided along one of the nearly 100 official wine roads or plan your own winery tasting by visiting one of the thousands of Italian wineries. Be surprised by their hospitality and delicious wines. Discover and enjoy.

Your most beautiful wine adventure begins on Avinturo.