1. Vini d’Italia by Gambero rosso
Is the oldest and possibly the most famous Italian wine guide, especially outside Italy. Partly this may be due to the fact that is the only Italian wine guide that is also published in English and German. Gambero rosso rates each wine with the respected award system of one, two or three glasses. Over 2,350 wineries reviewed.
2. Guida dei Vini d’Italia published by L’Espresso
The Espresso wine guide is generally considered as very accurate and objective, rating an large number of wines and wineries. It is devided into two sections, the first includes wine ratings ranging from 18 to 0 (best – worst), the second is dedicated to wine producers, giving a short description of each of them.
3. Slow Wine Guide of the Slow Food Group
A new Wine guide selecting wines and wineries that offer quality wine at a good quality-price ratio, respecting environmental and sustainability criteria as defined by Slow Wine and Slow Food. See also: Slow Wine Guide.
4. Duemila Vini of the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS)
Aimed at professionals, this guide is undoubtedly the most efficient guide for those working in the oenological sector.
5. I Vini di Veronelli by Veronelli Editore.
Generally considered fair and reliable.
6. Vinibuoni d’Italia by Touring Editore
Curated by Mario Busso and Luigi Cremona, Vinibuona d’Italia is the only wine guide dedicated the wines produced from autochthonous vines. Over 4,500 wines reviewed.
7. Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2012 by Luca Maroni
Well-respected guide that is maybe more subjective than the Gambero Rosso as to the types of wine labels included. The guide also offers accurate information on the wineries, including the conditions of visiting and purchasing at the wineries. The author, Luca Maroni, is a recognized wine taster who, single-handedly, initiated this respected guide.
8. Guida ai Migliori Vini d’Italia 2012
Curated by Ian D’Agata and Massimo Claudio Comparini this guide offers, on top of the usual ratings, a list of wines with an excellent price-pleasure ratio marked with an asterisk.
