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Italy
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Italy is the second biggest wine producer in the world, and grapes are grown in every part of the country, but Piedmont and Tuscany are the most famous regions, of course.
Italy has a rich heritage in winemaking (which dates back to Roman times), that only began to be regulated in 1963 when the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) areas were introduced.
The quality of Italian wines has improved dramatically in the last few decades, with the emergence of many exciting wines being made from both international grape varieties (Super Tuscans) and indigenous grape varieties, and from traditional producers who have brought modern techniques to their classic regional styles.
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