While Rome is filled with great places to drink wine, the city is surrounded by some of Italy's most exciting wine regions.

Also do not miss the “All About Amphora” tasting ... on Sangiovese (a wink at nearby Tuscany): thus its benchmark red Rubesco was born. That wine is still Lungarotti’s flagship bottling ...

Known for its sprawling vineyards, glassy lakes and ancient forests, the region is often dubbed 'little Tuscany', having almost as many wine cellars as residents, where wine costs just 70p a glass.

The main villa was once an ancient lookout tower; guests can also choose to stay in a renovated barn with a modern design ...

Gorgeous vineyards, delectable food and (of course) top-notch vino – these are the essentials of a wine vacation. To help you plan a great trip (where wine tours and tastings are just the start ...