The Castel San Vincenzo is a postcard-worthy destination. It lies in the Italian region of Molise, which was once an appendix of Abruzzo, but has since gained official status in wine with the DOCs of Biferno and Pentro di Isernia. #TasteThePassion Photo © 123rf.com

In addition to its 18 DOC and DOCG wines, Sardinia has 15 IGTs, the most of any region. Quality reds and whites are produced within the region, with a slightly greater output of red wine. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWine #Sardinia Photo © Paolo Ardiani/123rf.com

Lambrusco––the premier wine in Emilia-Romagna––ranges in color from frothy, inky purple to light pink and is made from grapes traditionally grown on high-trellised vines—requiring harvest to be done by hand, atop ladders. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian Photo © Carlo Guttadauro

While enjoying the exquisite views and dramatic scenery of the Amalfi Coast, be sure to indulge in one of the various DOC status wines this area has to offer, such as a full-bodied Costa d'Amalfi DOC Ravello Rosso. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian Photo © Jennifer Barrow/123rf.com

The array of soils and microclimates are reflected in the great variety of regional wines. In Apulia the landscape ranges from broad plains to low rolling hills and the weather from moderate to hot, dry temperatures, producing distinct, unique wines. #TasteThePassion

Quality over quantity of wine is emphasized in the mountainous region of Alto Adige, where only 15% of the land is arable. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWine #AltoAdige Photo © @altoadigewines

Today, we have more scientific data to support that planting on hillsides can produce higher quality wines, as hills provide improved drainage and increased sunlight. Luckily, Italy is full of mountainous terrain! Photo © toni dean Associazione viticoltori della Valle d'Aosta

Have you ever seen the term “vecchie viti” or “vigne vecchie,” on an Italian wine label? This often designates a wine made only from the oldest vines on a property. Whether old-vine wines are superior to younger wines is open to debate. Which do you prefer? #TasteThePassion

Italians celebrate the good life with good friends, good company and most importantly, good wine. How do you celebrate #LaDolceVita? #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines Photo © Fabrice_Gallina2017

Today, Italy’s wine culture is more vibrant than ever. There is a greater diversity of grapevines grown in Italian soil than anywhere else in the world. Do you have a favorite Italian wine? Let us know in the comments! #TasteThePassion Photo © Zdenek Matyas/123rf.com

Grown in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy, Ribolla Gialla grapes transform into dry, robust yet refreshing white wines with fragrances of white flowers and fruits like pineapple and peach. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines Photo © ArchivioERSA

From pasta to pizza to tiramisu, Italian cuisine is as diverse as it is delicious. What makes it better? Adding Italian wine. What's your favorite Italian food and wine pairing? #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines #WinePairings

Although coppery to almost purple in color when ripe, Pinot Grigio grapes are grown to create world-renowned white wines which are protected under the newly established Delle Venezie DOC. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines Photo © Consorzio delle Venezie

Italians recognize #LaDolceVita by celebrating even the smallest of occasions with a glass of Prosecco, of course! This sparkling wine made in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy is the perfect bubbly to celebrate life's big and small moments. Photo © ProseccoDOC

As the world's leading wine producer, there are over 1.7 million vineyard acres in Italy, each acre as unique as the grapes grown within them. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines #WineProduction Photo © Claudio Giovanni Colombo/123rf.com

Winemaking is an integral part of Italy’s long history, dating back at least 4,000 years to when people crushed wild grapes into juice that was then fermented. #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines #ItalianHistory Photo © Donato Fiorentino/123rf.com

The hot and dry climate of Apulia produces crisp, dry white wines with impressive fruit and good acidity, perfect for a warm spring day! #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian #ItalianWines #Apulia #Puglia #WhiteWine Photo © jovannig/123rf.com

Veneto is Italy’s largest wine-producing region in terms of volume. The region produces some world favorites including Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Soave and Amarone. What's your favorite wine from the Veneto region? #TasteThePassion #DrinkItalian Photo © Prosecco DOC

The scenic hills in Umbria—the "green heart of Italy"—were historically renowned for white wine, but have an undeniable aptitude for reds, as exemplified in the region's two DOCG's, Montefalco Sagrantino and Torgiano Rosso Riserva. Photo © 123rf.com/gkuna

Italy's northwestern most region, Piedmont, stands proud as the region with the most DOC and DOCG zones in Italy. The region produces a variety of high-quality wines, but is best known for its bold reds like Barolo DOCG. #TasteThePassion Photo © Gianfranco Coscarella/123rf.com