From native tribes, to the Roman empire, and centuries of conquest and migration that followed, Italy has forged 20 distinct regional identities. A ‘sense of place’ exists almost everywhere and one of the benefits of visiting, is to experience something new to later learn it has existed this way for centuries.

Sipping aromatic Nebbiolo overlooking fog-filled vineyards in Barolo... feasting on suckling pig with earthy reds in Sardinia... swirling pesto while scents from the nearby Mediterranean are found in the glass in Liguria... These are palpable moments enhanced by the environment and elevated by grapes fermented within striking distance. There is a connection between culture, place and wine in Italy. Passaporto is your opportunity to experience this.