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Italian Grape Plantings

Italy is known for rich wine history, diverse grape varieties, and distinctive regional characteristics. It is home to many hundred grape varieties, contributing to the unique flavors found in Italian wines.

Sangiovese (the main grape in Chianti) is the most planted grape in Italy.

Glera (the main grape in Prosecco) is the most planted white grape.

Below is a list of the most important Italian wine grapes.

Sangiovese
54 000 hectares
Montepulciano
27 000
Glera
27 000
Pinot Grigio
25 000
Merlot
24 000
Trebbiano
21 000
Chardonnay
20 000
Barbera
18 000

Source: OIV Note de conjoncture mondiale 2017.


Italian Red Wine Grapes


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