In 2015, one bottle of wine in every five in the world was produced in Italy, which exported 5,4 billion euros, a record, with an increase of 575% over 30 years, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Italy became the world's largest wine producer in 2015, followed by France, the International Wine Organization (OIV) announced in October, stating that transalpine production had increased by 10% in the year, to 48,9 million hectoliters, when that of France stagnated at 47,3 million.
According to a report presented in Rome by Coldiretti, the main Italian farmers' confederation, Italy is now the largest exporter of wine.
In 2015, Italy became the world's largest producer, followed by France.
“Thirty years after the 'methanol wine' scandal”, which saw the poisoning of dozens of people in 1986 because of adulterated table wine, affecting the image of all Italian wine, reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines “made in Italy” made their revolution, “improved in quality”, thanks to a reduction in first production and increased controls, to conquer the world market, celebrates Coldiretti.
This leap in quality was accompanied by an increase in denominations: 66% of bottles sold abroad are “classified”, in DOG/DOC (Guaranteed/Controlled Denomination of Origin) or IGT (Typical Geographical Indication). Italy is the first country in Europe for the number of “classified” wines (73 DOCG, 332 DOC and 118 IGT).
Among the most successful Italian appellations in the world are chianti, brunello di Montalcino, pinot grigio, barolo and prosecco. (France Press)
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