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Italy, the Land of Wine: Millennial History and Mosaic of Terroirs

Italy, the Land of Wine: Millennial History and Mosaic of Terroirs

Paperback

Series: Wines of the World: Italy

Liquor

ISBN13: 9798259031173
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 26 2026
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Italy, the Land of Wine: Millennial History and Mosaic of Terroirs

Italy, the legendary Enotria, is a global pillar of viticulture with over 4,000 years of history, from the Etruscans and Greeks to the Roman Empire and modern quality legislation.

Its excellence lies in its unique geography (Alps, Apennines) which favors hillside viticulture, in varied soils (limestone, volcanic) and in the temperature range vital for freshness.

The hierarchical classification system enshrines the DOCG as the pinnacle of prestige and the IGT as a catalyst for innovation (e.g., Super Tuscans). The country has more than 500 native grape varieties.

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