Italian Wine

Taylor Sedore

Italian Wine Culture

Wine is used on every occasion, including dinnerItalian wine is made for savoring, not large consumptionsNeed a gift? Give a bottle of wine!

Interesting Facts

Italy produced more wine than any other country in the world in 2008

Italy produces 20% of the world's wine

The U.S. consumes about 3.3 billion bottles annually and growing

Wine Making-Process

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Fermentation Ageing Bottling

ITALIAN RED WINE

Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico wine is a ruby red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets, cherries, and a hint of earthy spice.It's included in the Super-Tuscan wines and has been produced for over 2000 yearsIts blend is 80% for Sangiovese which is a red grape and 20% for other grapes

Protein!Pappardelle with sausage & fennel seed bologneseRoasted pepper sauce for pastaPepperoni pizza

ITALIAN WHITE WINE

Pinot GrigioCurrently the most popular white wine produced in ItalyProduced in Northern Italy Veneto, Valdadige, Collio Holds the flavor of Pear, Apple, Lemon, and MineralLight Bodied is crisp and ample fruit flavorsMedium Bodied has more complex fruit flavors

Winner winner chicken dinner!Creole Shrimp with Garlic and LemonGrilled Halibut with Orange RémouladePinot Grigio Chicken with Honey Citrus Glaze

Conclusion

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