Next to delicious food and scenic hikes up Mt. Etna, one of the best ways to experience Italy’s rich culture is through its wine. So far this tasting year, Wine Enthusiast’s Tasting Department blind-tasted and rated over 600 wines from all over Italy. The highest-rated bottles offer an outstanding representation of the country’s regional diversity: a lush red from Sicily’s volcanic soils; an iconic Franciacorta made with Pinot Noir grapes from some of Lombardy’s oldest vines; Chiantis that showcase Tuscany’s beloved Sangiovese grape at various price points; ageable bottles of Barolo from Piedmont; dark-fruited Barbera and a complex sparkler from Alta Langa; and more. You May Also Like: The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Wine with Every Kind of Pizza “If there’s one takeaway from the huge amount of Italian wine I’ve tasted in the past months, it’s this: Italian wine is better than ever,” says Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast’s Tuscany and Southern Italy wine reviewer. It “remains the best bang-for-your-buck drinking on the global market right now.” Say no more. From splurge-worthy bottles to budget selections, here are the best Italian wines we’ve tasted so far in 2023. P.S. Pair your bottle with one of these classic Italian chicken dishes and check out our ultimate guide to pairing wine with every kind of pizza for an elevated Italian tasting experience. Top 10 Italian Wines Of what we have tasted so far this year, these are the highest rated wines from all of Italy. This article originally appeared in the August/September 2023 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today!