Italy has perfected the art of wine. With centuries of wine-making history and an ideal climate to make the most delicious libations, Italy is home to dozens of wine regions that produce more kinds of wines than you could imagine.

Italian wine categories can be very regional, so depending on your taste palette, you may prefer some of these regions over others. Italy also has special designations that indicate controlled origin, meaning non-quality ingredients (like grapes better suited for vinegar or table wine) are removed to assure a high-quality product. "D.O.C" indicates this for Italian wine and cheese, with "D.O.C.G" being the highest designation.