Italy
Italy is the largest wine-producing country in the world, boasting over 2000 native grape varieties. A spectacularly diverse climate from the foothills of the alps down to the sunny Mediterranean coast. Italy has some of the world’s greats such as Barolo, Amarone and Chianti to name a few and it has seen a huge surge in popularity for Prosecco; the affordable go-to sparkling wine. Italy’s success in producing such sought-after wine is its symbiosis of wine, food and culture. The three weave together in a way that is so inviting that it’s hard to resist, the wine is produced to embrace the lifestyle and to pair with the cuisine. Conscious farming continues to expand in Italy with most wineries practising sustainable methods and almost 20% certified organic.