Untold Italy · Friday, September 18, 2026
Supporting local Cinque Terre wineries by purchasing their wine is crucial, as production is limited to around 400,000 bottles annually, with most consumed locally. Visiting vineyards for tastings offers a unique experience, as these wines are difficult to find elsewhere.
“If you buy a bottle of wine from Cinque Terre and if you go to Cinque Terre and order local wine in the restaurants, you are really supporting the local activities and the local people.”
“As far as Cinque Terre wine, you have to think that the production is 400,000 bottles a year. which is a very few amount, and most of it is consumed locally, which is good because the winemakers produce it and they finish the bottles before the next harvesting.”
“And therefore, if you go to Cinque Terre, you must visit the vineyards and do a tasting of local wine because this is something you will not be able to taste as well. So it's a unique experience and the wines are of great quality.”