Which PDO wines grow in Emilia-Romagna?

Lambrusco and Sangiovese are just the beginning. There are six areas where different grape varieties grow in Emilia-Romagna, producing an array of high-quality PDO wines. Vines are cultivated throughout the region and grow on the sun-beaten hillsides in the countryside or in the fertile valleys that lie not too far from the sea.

Where to drink wine in Emilia-Romagna?

Visit Enoteca Regionale Emilia Romagna. This association has been promoting the wines of Emilia-Romagna since 1978 and has a beautiful, well-stocked wine cellar in the basement of a 13th-century fortress ( Rocca Sforzesca ) in the village of Dozza, 35 minutes from Bologna.

What kind of grapes are grown in Emilia Romagna?

Grapes grown here are chardonnay, barbera, malvasia, and some riesling. But we were anxious to taste the pignoletto, an Italian white wine that’s one of the stars of Emilia Romagna wine.

Is Bologna the culinary capital of Italy?

Doing it in Bologna — the culinary capital of Italy — is worthy of a spot on your Italy bucket list ! We’ve taken several food tours in Bologna before and wine tours in Tuscany, but like the region itself, we’ve found the wines of Emilia Romagna to be hugely underrated.