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Italy

Italy is known for its concentrated rustic wines. The country can be divided into
three major areas, each with a different climate.

Northern italy

COOL CLIMATE

Northern Italian wines have higher
acidity, tart fruit, and herb flavors.
REGIONAL PRODUCTION:

PROSECCO

MOSCATO D’ASTI

PINOT GRIGIO

SOAVE

BARBERA

VALPOLICELLA

BAROLO (NEBBIOLO)

Central Italy

WARM CLIMATE

Central Italian wines have higher
acidity, ripe fruit, leather, and clay
flavors.
REGIONAL PRODUCTION:

LAMBRUSCO

VERMENTINO

CHIANTI (SANGIOVESE)

SUPER TUSCAN (BORDEAUX BLEND)

MONTEPULCIANO

VIN SANTO

Southern Italy/Islands

HOT CLIMATE

Southern Italian wines have
medium acidity, sweet fruit, and
leather flavors.
REGIONAL PRODUCTION:

VERMENTINO

CANNONAU (GRENACHE)

PRIMITIVO

NEGROAMARO

NERO D’AVOLA

MARSALA