Inzolia is an Italian grape variety mainly associated with Sicily, though small amounts are also found in Tuscany (Ansonica Bianca). The grape was best known for its use in Marsala wine, but it is now often blended with the local Catarratto, and it can also produce good quality varietals.

The wines produced from Inzolia are straw-colored, floral, and usually have a distinct nutty character. The aroma is typically reminiscent of mimosa, apricots, peaches, and citrus fruit. The wines are soft and round, with low to medium acidity and a subtle mineral finish. 

Vermentino is a white grape variety predominantly grown in several Mediterranean wine regions, especially in Northern Italy and Sardinia. It is particularly known for producing crisp, aromatic white wines. Vermentino wines are known for their vibrant acidity and crispness.

They often exhibit aromatic notes of citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, pear, and stone fruits. Floral notes and hints of Mediterranean herbs are also common. The wines typically have a mineral character, sometimes with a saline quality reflecting the coastal vineyards where they are often grown. 

Lagrein is an ancient Italian red grape mainly cultivated in Trentino-Alto Adige in Northeast Italy. The grape has ancient origins, and though it was once common, it was later mainly replaced by Schiava (Vernatsch), which proved to be more resistant and productive.

Only recently, local winemakers have been promoting it as an excellent native grape that, if treated properly, has incredible potential to produce rounded and well-balanced wines. The grape is used in varietals (included in several regional appellations) and blends. 

Montepulciano is an Italian grape variety that cultivated throughout the country, but it is mostly associated with central Italy, particularly with the regions Abruzzo and Marche. Montepulciano-based wines are typically medium-bodied, with soft tannins and fruit-forward flavors, while the aromas that are reminiscent of cherries.

They can benefit from aging and tend to develop more concentrated fruit flavors and herbaceous and spicy aromas. Most examples are food-friendly and pair well with a variety of dishes, namely roasts, grilled meat, lamb, pasta, tomato-based sauces, and pizza. 

Verdicchio is an Italian grape variety that is mostly associated with Marche. It is a versatile grape used in varietals and blends, and it can produce light and refreshing wines as well as more complex examples. Verdicchio wines are usually high in acidity with distinctive citrus, apple, peach, and floral notes that are typically accompanied by pleasantly bitter almond aromas, which may develop into sweeter marzipan-like expressions as the wine ages.

These wines can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but they also pair well with appetizers, fish, poultry, and pasta dishes. The two most important Italian appellations that use Verdicchio are Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and Verdicchio di Matelica, both located in Marche.

Mostly cultivated in Campania, Fiano is an old Italian variety that has seen a significant revival since the 1980s. This low-yielding, early-ripening grape is praised for its ability to produce crisp and aromatic wines with a lot of character and herbaceous and fruity notes.

These wines are typically medium-bodied and intensely flavored. Young Fiano wines often display aromatic honey notes, and as they age, they tend to develop smoky and spicy notes dominated by hazelnut. The aromas are perfectly balanced with bright acidity. 

Also known by their German name Südtiroler Apfeln, Mela Alto Adige are apples grown traditionally in the province of Bolzano and are available in the following varieties: Braeburn, Elstar, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Idared, Jonagold, Morgenduft, Red Delicious, Stayman Winesap, Pinova and Topaz.

Settled in a valley nestled at the foot of the Dolomites, Bolzano features a semi-continental climate with hot summers which provides ideal conditions for the slow ripening of Alto Adige apples. They are easily distinguished by a particularly fragrant aroma, firm and juicy flesh and a long shelf-life. 

First introduced to the Agro Pontino area in the 1970s, Kiwi Latina is a fresh fruit of the Actinidia deliciosa species, derived from the Hayward cultivar and produced in the provinces of Latina and Rome. Once known as Chinese gooseberry, the kiwi fruit was brought to Italy from New Zealand by missionaries who started growing it as a decorative plant.

Today, Kiwi Latina is known to be packed with antioxidants and especially prized for its high vitamin C content. When fully ripened, it has a characteristic acidic sweet flavor and a delightful fruity aroma. Kiwi Latina is most often enjoyed fresh but it also makes an ideal ingredient in preparing various fruit salads, jam or marmalades, ice cream or sorbettos, juices, syrups and liqueurs.

Negroamaro is a red grape variety mostly found throughout Apulia, particularly in Salento, Lecce, Tarento, Brindisi, and Foggia. It is often used together with other regional grapes such as Malvasia Nera, Susumaniello, and Primitivo, although it also has excellent potential as a varietal wine.

Negroamaro has a somewhat rustic character with fruity and earthy nuances reminiscent of red and dark berries. With age, these dark-colored wines will typically develop herbaceous and spicy notes. Most examples have a medium to full body and typically high alcohol content.