Emilia Romagna is a region renowned for Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar di Modena, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella and more. It’s the region in Italy with the most DOPs (Protected Designation of Origin) for food- but in the countryside there is an array of excellent wines to discover! Largely humble, affordable, and meant to pair with food, Emilia-Romagna’s wines are some of my favorites.

Today there are 3 sparkling wines, 1 orange, and 2 reds all from different corners of the region. Chiara Condello to the East near Ravenna, Denavolo and Montesissa Emilio to the West near Piacenza, Ca de Noci in the center near Modena, and Corte Pagliare Verdieri to the North just over the Po River into Lombardia (please forgive me I couldn’t leave this wine off the list).