Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, nestled in the heart of Italy, is a prominent region known for its high-quality wine production. With a quarter of its wines recognised as DOC or DOCG, Emilia-Romagna is the fourth largest wine producer among Italy's twenty regions. The region's viticulture is divided into two distinct areas, Emilia and Romagna, each celebrated for their unique grape varieties and wines.
Lambrusco, a sweet, sparkling wine, is the star of Emilia, while Romagna flourishes with Albana, Trebbiano Romagnolo, and Sangiovese grape varieties. Notable for its production of Lambrusco, the Modena province is a key contributor to the region's wine reputation. Annually, Emilia-Romagna produces a staggering 5 million hectoliters of wine, with 58,000 hectares of vineyard land primarily situated in the fertile Po Valley.
The Piacentini Hills showcase their viticultural heritage with Barbera and Croatina grapes, and the region's beloved Gutturnio DOC red wine. The Hills of Parma are home to a variety of vines, including the aromatic Malvasia di Candia. The symbolic wine of Emilia's viticulture, Lambrusco, exhibits its vibrant freshness in Reggio Emilia and the province of Modena. The Bologna hills host the historic Pignoletto grape, which produces the esteemed DOCG Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Classico.
Contrasting Emilia's preference for sparkling wines, Romagna's wine landscape is dominated by still, richly structured wines. The region's most cultivated red grape variety, Sangiovese, yields exceptional wine, particularly in certain reserves. The indigenous Albana grape produces the exquisite Passito, part of the DOCG Albana di Romagna.

Region	Emilia-Romagna
Country	Italy
Climate and soil	Emilia-Romagna enjoys a varied climate, with sultry summers and severe winters interspersed with abundant rainfall, frequent fog and frost. The coastal region along the Adriatic offers a milder climate, while the mountains receive heavy rain and snow. The plains experience snowfall, but it swiftly melts owing to the region's warmth. Emilia-Romagna's landscape is predominantly flat, with almost half of its territory comprising the Po Valley. The western region is adorned with the Ligurian Apennines and Tosco Emiliano mountains. The Po, the only significant river in the area, plays a vital role in the region's soil fertility. The majority of vineyards grow in alluvial soil, with some also thriving on hill terrains.
Red grape varieties	Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Croatina, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Merlot, Sangiovese
White grape varieties	Albana, Bombino Bianco/Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Chardonnay, Malvasia di Candia, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Montù, Ortrugo, Pignoletto, Sauvignon, Trebbiano Romagnolo
DOCG	Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto, Romagna Albana
DOC	Bosco Eliceo, Colli Bolognesi, Colli di Faenza, Colli di Parma, Colli di Rimini, Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa, Colli d'Imola, Colli Piacentini, Colli Romagna Centrale, Gutturnio, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Modena, Ortrugo - Colli Piacentini, Pignoletto, Reggiano, Reno, Romagna, Sangiovese di Romagna
IGT	Bianco di Castelfranco Emilia, Emilia, Forlì, Fortana del Taro, Ravenna, Rubicone, Sillaro, Terre di Veleja, Val Tidone