The locomotive of the Italian wine train is the region of Veneto, home of Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Soave, and Valpolicella. Here’s a survey of the region’s highlights.
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The locomotive of the Italian wine train is the region of Veneto, home of Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Soave, and Valpolicella. Here’s a survey of the region’s highlights.
A spotlight on the Italian region of Marche, best known for white wines made from Verdicchio, but also red wines from Sangiovese or Montepulciano and culinary specialties like olive ascolane
“Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.” —UNESCO
Tullum, aka Terre Tollesi, in 2019 became the second DOCG in Abruzzo and the 75th in Italy. It features red wines made from Montepulciano and whites from Passerina and Pecorino.
World’s top grape-growing countries 2020 by vineyard area, based on OIV statistics April 2021. Chart for 2020; table of data for 2016-2020.
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World’s top 15 wine-consuming countries 2020 by volume, based on OIV statistics April 2021. Chart for 2020; table of data for 2016-2020.