Two months to ideally traverse Italy, following the rhythm of the grapes and the birth of wine: from the earliest harvests for white and sparkling wines to the later harvests, from the vineyard to the cellar, from pressing to fermentation, from the aromas of the must to the first tastes of a wine taking shape.

Some say there are over 500 grape varieties in Italy. I have heard there are 750. If you have thoughts on this, let me know. Here are ten lesser-known varieties that are making a comeback.