https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italyen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italyMon, 30 Mar 2026 14:33:51 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 3/30/2026 2:33:51 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/77Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:48:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 77 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 1/6/2026 10:48:35 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/76Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:03:54 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 76 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 11/12/2025 5:03:54 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/75Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:04:54 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 75 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 9/10/2025 7:04:54 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/74Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:14:23 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 74 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/9/2025 9:14:23 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Preview, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/73Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:21:26 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 73 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:21:26 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the mosnt dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Preview, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/72Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:12:19 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 72 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 4/18/2024 3:12:19 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the mosnt dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/71Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:02:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 71 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 1/26/2024 2:02:35 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the mosnt dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/70Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:59:56 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 70 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 12/4/2023 10:59:56 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the mosnt dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/69Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:43:45 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 69 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 7/7/2023 11:43:45 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/68Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:53:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 68 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 7/6/2023 3:53:35 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/67Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:59:53 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 67 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 3/10/2023 10:59:53 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/66Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:41:31 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 66 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 2/15/2023 8:41:31 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/65Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:39:36 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afGuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 65 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 12/16/2022 10:39:36 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/64Tue, 28 Dec 2021 01:18:48 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afJennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 64 posted to Expert Guides by Jennifer Angelosante on 12/28/2021 1:18:48 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/63Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:06:04 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 63 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/18/2021 8:06:04 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/62Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:56:56 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 62 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 10/4/2021 9:56:56 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land and Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/61Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:31:48 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 61 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/29/2021 10:31:48 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land &amp; Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/60Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:33:33 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 60 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/29/2021 6:33:33 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land &amp; Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/59Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:30:43 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 59 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/29/2021 6:30:43 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land &amp; Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy/revision/58Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:25:30 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9afStacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2461/italy-part-i-introduction-to-italy#commentsRevision 58 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 9/29/2021 6:25:30 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Italy</li> <li>Land &amp; Climate</li> <li>Italian Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Italy</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p style="text-align:justify;">For a student of wine, Italy presents arguably the most dizzying abundance of native grape varieties, appellations, and wine styles of any nation. While the country&rsquo;s unmatched diversity might induce confusion, the study of its wines is among the most rewarding of subjects. The world&rsquo;s highest volume of wine is produced in Italy, and vineyards are cultivated in each of its 20 regions. The country is perhaps best known for its red wines, with collectors regularly gravitating toward Super Tuscans and the three B&rsquo;s: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino. Yet, importantly, its palette also includes the best-selling sparkling wine worldwide by volume, <a href="/public_content/features/articles/b/chris-tanghe/posts/prosecco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecco</a>; the most established regions for sparkling reds; a series of overlooked, ageworthy whites; fortified wines that, like Madeira, once also endured long sea voyages; and the most extensive tradition of dried-grape wines found anywhere.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">The boot&rsquo;s contributions to the wine industry are not new. Ancient Rome vinified some of the most prized delicacies of the classical world, its soldiers helped spread the vine across the Mediterranean basin and beyond, and its scholars provided the most significant primary accounts of early wine. Italy&rsquo;s influence continues today, as its winegrowers harness the potential of the country&rsquo;s indigenous grapes with renewed energy and continue to balance their dignified traditions with a spirit of innovation captured in their finest bottles.</p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Italy Ancient History <p style="text-align:justify;">Much of the discussion about ancient winegrowing on the Italian Peninsula centers on the Romans, but viticulture is known to have begun long before Rome’s founding, traditionally—though tenuously—dated to 753 BCE. The precise origins of Italian viticulture remain unclear, especially in light of the discovery in 2017 of wine residue on ceramic storage vessels found in a cave at Monte</p></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: 'e12394f6-6fc7-45cf-a93a-521e79ccf9af' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Souther Italy-Expert, Northern Italy-Expert</div>