When thinking of Italy and wine, the world at large usually thinks of Chianti or Prosecco, sometimes Barolo.
But the twenty regions of Italy each produce wine, all based on traditions and grapes dating back to Roman and Etruscan times.
These wines are as varied and delightful as the regions and their inhabitants themselves. Drinking just a good Chianti and saying you know Italian wine is like visiting Rome or Florence and saying you have visited all of Italy.
While it could take a lifetime to stroll up and down the peninsula and visit each little vineyard and taste every local varietal, the people at Ansa news have compiled a great primer to get you started along the 'backroads' of the Italian wine trail. Be sure to check out their article and prepare for your vacation in Italy this summer!
But the twenty regions of Italy each produce wine, all based on traditions and grapes dating back to Roman and Etruscan times.
These wines are as varied and delightful as the regions and their inhabitants themselves. Drinking just a good Chianti and saying you know Italian wine is like visiting Rome or Florence and saying you have visited all of Italy.
While it could take a lifetime to stroll up and down the peninsula and visit each little vineyard and taste every local varietal, the people at Ansa news have compiled a great primer to get you started along the 'backroads' of the Italian wine trail. Be sure to check out their article and prepare for your vacation in Italy this summer!
Discovering the lesser-known wonders of Italian Wine by Ansa News