Italian winemaking history spans millennia. Vines were tended, grapes harvested, and wines fermented long before the age of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. And, due to Italy’s ideal conditions in terms of soil and climate, this was all carried out with a huge deal of success. So, as the global popularity of sustainable wine increases, and producers opt to ‘go green’, it’s only natural that many winemakers are reverting to the practices of their ancestors. And it’s not only good for the planet. Going green has the added benefit of encouraging an authentic ‘sense of place’
to indigenous varieties - from which Italy, as one
of the most diverse countries in the world in terms of native grapes, stands to benefit hugely. Read on to learn more about some of our trailblazing producers, who are leading Italy’s move towards sustainable winemaking.
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