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Italy can nevertheless give amateurs a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines that are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable names: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eBut let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and originated in Greece. The Etruscans are said to have planted vines and the Greek immigrants improved and modified the grape varieties, who later called this country \"Oenotria\": the land of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and some regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also planted many vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eToday Italy is the largest wine producer in the world ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains have a fairly harsh mountain climate. The plain of the \"middle of the boot\" is the area of ​​the continental climate with cold winters and hot and stormy summers. In the \"southern part of the Italian boot\" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary Italy produces wines of a great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which are native to their lands. It is a country as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giribaldi-barbera-alma-italie","title":"Giribaldi - Barbera Alma - 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e A very pretty wine made from barbera grapes, a red grape variety typical of Piedmont. The vineyards are located in an area of ​​hills at an altitude of 300 meters and are managed \u003cstrong\u003eorganically\u003c\/strong\u003e . For a long time, \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera\u003c\/strong\u003e had a mediocre reputation, producing average wines, nor greatness, for producing mid-range wines. However, serious winegrowers from Piedmont have been able to demonstrate its qualities, and prove that it could compete with “great wines”. On the palate, the fruity and complex flavors strike immediately, where we distinguish ripe \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by notes of \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e , vanilla and \u003cstrong\u003esweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e . The wine is round, juicy, with a beautiful texture and balanced by a fine acidity which makes it delicious and suave.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giribaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644437196955,"sku":"","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Giribaldi-BarberaAlma-Italie.png?v=1652170276"},{"product_id":"giribaldi-langhe-arneis-italie","title":"Giribaldi - Langhe Arneis - 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArneis\u003c\/strong\u003e (or Nebbiolo Bianco) is an old white grape variety from Piedmont in Italy which practically disappeared in the early 1970s before making a comeback in the 1980s. From an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyard located at an altitude of 400 meters, this wine rested for 90 days on fine lees to provide more complexity. On this cuvée, \u003cstrong\u003eMario Giribaldi\u003c\/strong\u003e presents us with a beautiful expression of the grape variety, composed of notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e , aromas of green apple, \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epeach\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ealmond\u003c\/strong\u003e . On the palate, it's ample with a nice richness that you could almost forget with the freshness of the fruity flavors. 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The wine matures in French oak barrels for 2 years, then is left for at least 1 year in bottle in the estate's underground cellars. The wine reveals an intense ruby ​​red color with orange highlights from the few years of aging. On the palate, we find \u003cstrong\u003ered fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e complemented by notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e , cloves and \u003cstrong\u003edates\u003c\/strong\u003e . The tannins give a superb structure and envelop the palate. A fine acidity balances the flavors, which gives this wine a unique \u003cstrong\u003eelegance\u003c\/strong\u003e . The length in the mouth is remarkable and prolongs the pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giribaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36668857712795,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Giribaldi-Barolo-Italie.jpg?v=1652170273"},{"product_id":"botter-lupo-meraviglia-tre-di-tre-italie","title":"Botter - Lupo Meraviglia Tre Di Tre - 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wine is obtained from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eNegroamaro\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eAglianico\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e whose grapes, carefully selected, come from terroirs located in the Salento region. The particularity of this wine is based on an \u003cstrong\u003eancient fermentation method\u003c\/strong\u003e which involves the use of Palmenti. The \u003cstrong\u003ePalmenti\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003estone basins\u003c\/strong\u003e (low, wide and completely open) of which we find traces already in the Byzantine era. This allowed better contact between the juice and the skins compared to traditional methods. Today, the grapes are vinified in “modern” stainless steel basins, whose shape and characteristics reflect those of the original. The resulting wine thus obtains greater structure, better concentration and softer tannins. It will then age \u003cstrong\u003efor 6 months in Croatian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e where the 2nd fermentation (malolactic) will take place. 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The wine is round and ample, the tannins are perfectly blended and the finish ends with beautiful notes of black fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pardela Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":42649728549110,"sku":"","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Botter-LupoMeravigliaTrediTre-Italie.png?v=1652168040"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-us\/collections\/italian-wine.oembed","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}