WSET Italy 12 Bottles Pack

1. Piemonte – Barolo

Barolo Mosconi 2021 – E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis

Chosen to represent classic Nebbiolo and premium Piedmont. High acidity, firm tannins and complex floral, red fruit and savoury notes make it essential for studying structure, ageing potential and DOCG classification in WSET.

2. Veneto – Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sant’Urbano 2020 – Speri

Selected to illustrate appassimento winemaking. Concentrated dried fruit, high alcohol and full body demonstrate how grape drying influences richness, texture and intensity in one of Italy’s most distinctive wine styles.

3. Veneto – Verona – Soave Classico / Garganega

Foscarino Soave Classico 2022

Chosen as a benchmark Italian white from Garganega. Shows citrus, stone fruit and mineral freshness with texture and complexity. Important for WSET study of volcanic soils, Soave quality levels and northern Italian whites.

4. Veneto – Prosecco

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Colbertaldo Extra Dry – Val d’Oca

Selected to study premium Prosecco production. Demonstrates aromatic Glera character, moderate alcohol and off-dry balance. Excellent for understanding tank method sparkling wines, DOCG hierarchy and regional quality distinctions.

5. Alto Adige – Pinot Grigio

Soll Pinot Grigio 2023 – Kaltern

Chosen to represent high-quality cool-climate Pinot Grigio. Shows freshness, purity, citrus fruit and greater structure than commercial styles. Useful for understanding Alpine influence and regional variation in Italian white wines.

6. Campania / Taurasi – Aglianico

Piano di Montevergine Taurasi Riserva 2016 – Feudi di San Gregorio

Selected as a benchmark for Aglianico and southern Italian premium reds. High tannins, high acidity and dark fruit character make it ideal for studying powerful age-worthy wines from warm climates moderated by altitude.

7. Lombardia – Franciacorta

Franciacorta Cuvée Royale – Tenuta Montenisa, Marchese Antinori

Chosen to represent Italy’s flagship traditional-method sparkling wine. High acidity, autolytic complexity and fine mousse make it essential for comparing Franciacorta with Champagne and studying sparkling wine production in WSET.

8. Toscana – Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2019 – Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona

Selected as a benchmark premium Sangiovese. Shows concentrated red fruit, high acidity, firm tannins and oak influence. Essential for understanding Brunello regulations, ageing requirements and Tuscany’s structured red wine styles.

9. Toscana – Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori 2021 – Tenuta Tignanello

Chosen to represent classic Chianti Classico and Sangiovese typicity. Red cherry fruit, high acidity and savoury complexity make it ideal for studying Tuscan terroir, classification and stylistic differences within Sangiovese wines.

10. Abruzzo / Tuscany – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Fattoria del Cerro Antica Chiusina 2018

Selected to illustrate another important expression of Sangiovese-based central Italian wine. Demonstrates ripe red fruit, moderate tannins and regional variation, helping students compare Brunello, Chianti and Vino Nobile styles.

11. Campania – Greco di Tufo

Cutizzi Greco di Tufo Riserva 2023 – Feudi di San Gregorio

Chosen to represent southern Italian white wines. High acidity, mineral character and textured stone fruit profile make it ideal for studying volcanic soils, indigenous grapes and structured Mediterranean whites.

12. Sicilia – Etna Rosso

Etna Rosso 2022 – Planeta

Selected to demonstrate volcanic terroir and cooler expressions of southern Italy. Nerello Mascalese delivers high acidity, fine tannins and elegant red fruit, making it excellent for comparing Etna with Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo in WSET study.