Italy is one of the world's largest and most diverse wine producers, with a winemaking heritage that dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The country is known for its extraordinary regional diversity, from the Nebbiolo based wines of Piedmont and the iconic Sangiovese of Tuscany to the sparkling wines of Prosecco. Italy's wine culture is deeply connected to gastronomy and local traditions, with hundreds of native grape varieties and distinctive appellations.
