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Northern Italian wine is enjoying a renaissance of sorts. Piedmont has always been known for quality wines, but they are now experiencing an unprecedented level of popularity.
The winemaking families have a similar reputation for their pursuit of quality as the winemaking families in Burgundy, with Barolos and Barbarescos regularly commanding similar prices to Cote d’Or 1er Crus and Grand Crus. Taste any of Paolo Conterno’s Barolos and you’ll soon find out why. As you head east, you’ll find the fabulous mountain- influenced wines from the likes of Alois Lageder in Alto Adige and Bastianich in Fruili, to name a few.
The seemingly endless thirst for Prosecco and aromatic whites from this part of Italy has not yet been quenched. Demand for Italy’s most famous fizz has been rising year-on-year, and based on the quality we’ve seen in recent tastings and the introduction of rosé ‘Prosecco’ to the market, its popularity is only going to continue.
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