wine in italy
Asti Spumanti: One of the most famous white wines in Italy, this is a sparkling variety that hails from Piedmont. Chianti: Made in the area of Chianti in Tuscany, this red wine comes at least 80% from the Sangiovese grape. Chianti is one of the best wine regions for both quality and accessibility.
Italian wine is exported around the world and is also extremely popular in Italy: Italians rank fifth on the world wine consumption list by volume with 42 litres per capita consumption. Grapes are grown in almost every region of the country and there are more than one million vineyards under cultivation.