Italy is one of the world's leading wine producing, consuming and exporting countries. With its 533 appellations spread over nearly 690,000 hectares, its vineyard area is close to 9% of the world's total vineyard area. There are more than 400 different grape varieties such as Nebbiolo or Sangiovese to name but a few.
The quality of the Italian wines produced here has made this country an unavoidable and legendary region in the international wine landscape.
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il marroneto 2009
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sassicaia 1997
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