Wine Tourism in Southern Italy

We’ve previously shared different wine tourism routes, but all of them were located in the northern part of the country. Today, however, we want to talk about wine tourism in southern Italy.

Traditionally, when we think of Italian wine—and therefore wine tourism—we immediately think of Tuscany, Veneto, Piedmont… all regions in the north of the country. But there are large areas across the rest of Italy that are well worth a wine-focused getaway. Today, we focus on southern Italy.

Tropea in Calabria

In this part of the country, we find denominations such as Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia. Not long ago, we had the opportunity to taste Nero d’Avola wines from the island of Sicily.

Porto di Maratea, Basilicata

This region is home to both white and red wines, many of which remain relatively unknown compared to internationally famous wines like Chianti, Barolo, or Prosecco.

Here, you’ll find white wines such as Greco and Fiano (from Campania) and red wines such as Aglianico.

And when it comes to culture and sightseeing, this region does not disappoint. Towns such as Palermo are particularly noteworthy.

Palermo, Lazur

Sicily offers a fantastic experience, where wines like Grillo or Nero d’Avola will delight your palate amid the wide array of tourist and wine tourism activities available on the island.

It’s also worth remembering that on this island you can enjoy volcanic wines, which are currently very trendy at an international level.

Roman Theatre in Palermo

If we move on to Sardinia, we can enjoy wines such as Vermentino and Malvasia di Bosa, a true gem for lovers of new wine adventures.

Cala Goloritzè, Sardinia

Wine and good weather make this island one of Italy’s lesser-known wine tourism destinations, yet certainly one of the most appealing when it comes to enjoying the sunshine.

Cave in Sardinia